Ford Bronco 1978-1979
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 135 public sales of the Ford Bronco 1978-1979. The records run from January 2023 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 62 sold at a median of $44,000. The Shifty Estimate for the Bronco is $39,800.
Versions
About the Ford Bronco 1978-1979
- Built
- 1978 to 1979
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- SUV
- Engine
- V8, 5.8L
- Power
- 156 hp
The Ford Bronco 1978-1979 was built from 1978 to 1979.
The Bronco, the most traded version: The second-generation Bronco marked Ford's pivot toward a more civilized SUV, trading the original's compact utility for full-size capability. Built on the F-150 chassis, these '78-'79 models offered genuine truck toughness with improved on-road manners. The 400ci V8 was standard, with the legendary 460ci big-block available for serious hauling. What makes these early second-gens special is their simplicity—before emissions strangled power and complexity crept in. They're the last of the truly analog Broncos, with straightforward mechanicals that any shade-tree mechanic can service. Production was relatively low as Ford was still finding its footing in the emerging SUV market. Today, clean examples are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate their honest utility and growing rarity. Unlike the romanticized first-gen, these offer genuine daily-driver capability while maintaining that essential Bronco character that would define American SUVs for decades.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Ford Bronco 1978-1979 cost?
In the past 12 months, 62 sold at a median of $44,000. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $28,000 and $77,000. The Shifty Estimate is $39,800.
What is a Ford Bronco 1978-1979 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the Bronco is $39,800. It describes a well-kept example.
How many Ford Bronco 1978-1979 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 135 public sales since January 2023. 62 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $81,500 on Oct 5, 2026.
Where do Ford Bronco 1978-1979 examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 15 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Barrett-Jackson (5).
How many miles do Ford Bronco 1978-1979 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 15 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 28,000 miles. The lowest showed 11 miles and the highest 100,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Ford Bronco 1978-1979 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Ford Bronco 1978-1979. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.