✦ Shifty Estimate
$20,700
▲ 38.1% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $24K
- Sales, 12 months
- 9
- Original MSRP
- $9,700 · ▲ 113% since
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1980 Ford Bronco
1980 to 1986 · SUV
Price history
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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, 9 have sold publicly at a median of $23,685. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $20,700. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $10,022 to $38,825, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1980 Ford Bronco worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $20,700, up 38.1% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 9 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Ford Bronco a good investment?
It has appreciated 113% against its $9,700 list price. Values are up 38.1% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $7,750 to $46,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Ford Bronco sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $46,000Jul 2, 2026Dark Canyon Red · 58,000 mi
- $7,750Jun 24, 2026Green (matte finish) · 39,000 mi
- $14,750Mar 21, 2026Silver · 60,000 mi
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.