Every enthusiast dreams of finding a low-mile or no-mile “grandma” car that has been stashed away in a garage, sparingly used, but few ever get the chance. Those who do often end up selling their finds for ridiculous prices, which is exactly what happened with this 1995 Ford Bronco.
The Eddie Bauer-trimmed SUV sold for $85,500 on Bring a Trailer earlier this week, more than three times its original $27,810 MSRP. That’s a wild price for a late fifth-generation Bronco, but this rig shows just 13,000 miles and looks new, inside and out. It sports a two-tone paint job and 15-inch aluminum wheels with General Grabber AP tires. Perhaps most important is the Bronco’s condition underneath, where it shows zero rust and corrosion prevention treatment.
Classic Broncos have become exceedingly popular with off-road tuners and are generally great candidates for engine swaps, but this truck has its original 5.8-liter V8 and four-speed automatic transmission. It also has four-wheel drive and a two-speed transfer case.
While the new Bronco comes packed with tech and has a rugged interior design, the Eddie Bauer package turned the fifth-gen Bronco into a luxury roller, with premium Mocha cloth upholstery and room to stretch out. That said, the older Broncos drive like tractors compared to the new model.
Prices like these are discouraging for the everyday enthusiast looking for a fun rig to play with, but this example’s condition means it will likely end up sitting as a display car in a showroom or garage, not driven. Most Broncos are overpriced due to their popularity, it’s a fact, but it’s more than possible to find one in great condition with reasonable miles at a fraction of this auction’s hammer price.