Solid, mostly original second-gen Bronco packs plenty of appeal and many shades of green.
Solid and Cool
By now, you're likely familiar with Velocity Restorations and their many incredible Bronco restomod builds. But Velocity is also in the business of buying and selling classic Broncos, including this very cool all-green '78. The solid, mostly original second-gen is most certainly worth a closer look, especially if you're in the market for exactly that sort of Bronco.
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Mostly Original
For starters, the exterior of this Bronco features a very cool two-tone green paint scheme with a white top. Most everything here is original, including the chrome and trim. A set of old school slotted U.S. Mag wheels was added at some point, which look great wrapped in the ever-popular BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires.
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Proven Combination
Much of the drivetrain is original as well, including the brakes, front and rear sway bars, Dana 44 front axle, and Ford 9-inch rear axle. And why wouldn't they be? That combination has been proven for decades now, and it's plenty capable of handling pretty much any sort of terrain you can throw at it today, too.
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Original and Immaculate
Inside, you'll find some pretty immaculate (and very green) interior components. The front and rear seats are original and in absolutely stunning condition. The steering wheel, carpet, and door panels are original, too. The only real change here is the addition of an aftermarket Pioneer stereo system.
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Sturdy Drivetrain
Pop the hood, and you'll find (you guessed it) the original 400 V8 engine. It's backed up by a sturdy C6 automatic transmission and supplemented by factory power steering. The engine bay does show a bit of age, with plenty of surface rust. But that's something you could easily fix up in a weekend with a wire brush and some paint.
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Mysterious Past
No word on how many miles this clean Bronco has on the clock, but we're guessing it can't be too many. Judging by the condition it's in, we're also guessing that the previous owner(s) took great care of it. And personally, we'd rather buy a clean and original Bronco than anything that's been modified.
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Future Vision
With interest in Broncos rapidly increasing once again, it's getting harder and harder to find honest examples out there. Thus, this unique all-green second-gen is certainly a cool find. If nothing else, we'd imagine that it'll make someone a nice driver/investment in the years to come.
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