1974 Ford Bronco Ranger
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Description
The original four-wheel-drive Ford Bronco — built as a direct competitor to the International Scout — was introduced in 1966 and earned a loyal following from new. Interest increased in the central plains states and the American west, while they also disappeared rapidly from the northern states, being a good platform for a small snowplow and the perfect get-around vehicle in the winter.
Clever details like front fenders with raised edges to allow for clear visibility during articulating movements gave the Bronco an advantage over its competition. Rugged, utilitarian, simple to maintain, and powerful where it counts, these first-generation Broncos are now highly collectible.
Although the open models are the rarest, they aren’t collectors’ top choice, since they are fair weather friends. Instead, closed wagons like this 1974 version are the most prized.
Highlights
Powered by a 302 cubic-inch V8, which has been bored and stroked to 347 cu in, increasing power from 145 horsepower to an estimated 425 hp
Hydro-boost master cylinder
High output water pump and aluminum radiator
Ford C6 three-speed automatic transmission
Refinished in Ford Frost Blue Metallic paint with Ford Charcoal Gray lower stripe and Wimbledon White top over two-tone gray vinyl/cloth interior
16 x 7 inch Mickey Thompson performance wheels
WARN power winch
PIAA fog lights
Grant four-spoke steering wheel
The chassis number (U15GLT51466) decodes as:
U15 = U100 Wagon
G = 302 V8 engine
L = Michigan truck assembly plant (Wayne, Michigan)
Production sequence = T51466
Original Ranger trim package included:
Spare tire cover with Bronco Ranger lettering and bucking horse logo
White vinyl striping on the body and hood
Houndstooth vinyl seat upholstery
Full color-keyed carpeting
Color-keyed vinyl trim panels with wood-tone accents
Color-keyed vinyl trim on rear quarter panels
Color-keyed instrument panel paint
This 1974 Ford Bronco is offered with the five-digit odometer showing 899 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown because the original speedometer stopped working and had to be replaced
Features
Two-door, 4x4 wagon
Removable hardtop
5 in 1 replacement gauge cluster:
100 mph speedometer
Alternator
Fuel
Temperature
Oil pressure
Seat belts
Rear bench seat
Dual-range transfer case
Limited-slip rear differential
Manually locking front hubs
Front wheel disc brakes
Rear wheel drum brakes
Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac LT 245/75R16 tires
Known Imperfections
Original speedometer stopped working and was replaced
Paint has a few scratches that have been touched up
Steering column needs replacing
Light rust on windshield hinge
Rear bumper is scraped from the spare tire bracket
Included
Spare tire
Ownership History
According to the consigner, this 1974 Ford Bronco is mechanically sound, has an original uncut body with all original body panels (never removed from frame), and has never been involved in an accident.