Ford Bronco

1980 to 1986 · SUV

A 1980 Ford Bronco cost $9,700 new. Over the past 12 months, 17 have sold publicly at a median of $27,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $34,600. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,000 to $50,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$34,600
High confidence · $11K to $43K
Up 14.9% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$27,500
Sales · 12 mo
17
Original MSRP
$9,700Up 257% since new

The market

Every recorded 1980 Ford Bronco sale, by date and price
Sep 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$44,000 · 55,000 mi · Candyapple Red
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$10k$20k$30k$40k$50kMar 2023202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $35k
Sold Bid to, not sold
43 sales · 11 unsoldmedian $28kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1980 Ford Bronco sales with photographs
1980 Ford Bronco, sold Sep 2026

Sold $34,000

1982 · Silver Metallic and Raven Black · 20,000 mi
Sep 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1980 Ford Bronco, sold Jul 2026

Sold $21,000

1986 · Black · 153,559 mi
Jul 31, 2026 · Hemmings
1980 Ford Bronco, sold Jul 2026

Sold $27,500

1986 · Silver/Blue
Jul 23, 2026 · Mecum Auctions
1980 Ford Bronco, sold Jul 2026

Sold $46,000

1986 · Dark Canyon Red · 58,000 mi
Jul 2, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1980 Ford Bronco, sold Jun 2026

Sold $7,750

1980 · Green (matte finish) · 39,000 mi
Jun 24, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Specifications

Engine
V8, 5.8L
Power
156 hp
Torque
268 lb-ft
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Original MSRP
$9,700

Common questions

How much does a Ford Bronco cost?

A 1980 Ford Bronco cost $9,700 new. Over the past 12 months, 17 have sold publicly at a median of $27,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $34,600. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,000 to $50,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1980 Ford Bronco worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $34,600, up 14.9% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $27,500 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 17 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Ford Bronco a good investment?

It has appreciated 257% against its $9,700 list price. Values are up 14.9% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,000 to $50,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Ford Bronco have sold?

Shifty has 44 public sales of the Ford Bronco on file. The earliest was on Mar 30, 2023.

What is the most expensive Ford Bronco sold?

The highest public sale on file is $50,000, on Mar 13, 2026, with 65,000 mi.

What has a Ford Bronco sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $44,000Sep 25, 2026Candyapple Red · 55,000 mi
  • $34,000Sep 15, 2026Silver Metallic and Raven Black · 20,000 mi
  • $38,500Sep 11, 2026GREEN

About the 1980 Ford Bronco

The early-80s Ford Bronco represents the end of an era for full-size American SUVs. Built on the F-150 platform with a 104-inch wheelbase, these Broncos offered genuine truck capability wrapped in a more civilized package than their predecessors. The 1980-1986 generation featured Ford's 5.0L V8 as the preferred powerplant, delivering respectable performance while maintaining the Bronco's reputation for durability. What makes these particularly appealing to collectors is their position as the last truly rugged Broncos before Ford's shift toward more refined, car-based SUVs. Clean examples are increasingly rare, as most lived hard lives as work trucks or off-road toys. The boxy styling and mechanical simplicity appeal to enthusiasts seeking an authentic 1980s American truck experience. Values have been climbing steadily as collectors recognize these as the final chapter of Ford's original Bronco vision.

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