A refreshed 1977 Ford Bronco Sport equipped with a 302-cubic-inch V8 is being offered without reserve in Ocala, Florida, as bidding activity continues ahead of a late-January auction close. Representing the final year of the first-generation Bronco, the vehicle highlights a period when Ford refined its compact four-wheel-drive formula before major changes arrived in later generations.
The Ford Bronco debuted in 1966 as a versatile alternative to vehicles like the Jeep CJ and International Scout, combining off-road capability with everyday practicality. By 1977, Ford had introduced several meaningful updates, including power steering, front disc brakes, and suspension improvements. All Broncos from that model year featured a short 92-inch wheelbase, four-wheel drive, and a choice between an inline-six engine or the optional 302 V8.
This example is a Bronco Sport, a trim level positioned above the base model and distinguished by exterior and interior upgrades. Factory features included an argent-painted grille with FORD lettering, Sport-specific badging, and a padded dashboard. According to the listing, this Bronco was refreshed by a previous owner and retains key Sport identifiers, including the glovebox badge and padded dash.
The exterior was refinished in dark green paint with contrasting white accents on the wheel wells and removable top. The grille lettering was painted red as part of the refresh. Additional updates include chrome U.S. Wheels fitted with BFGoodrich T/A KO2 tires, a headliner added to the white top, and smoothed-over wipers. The interior features reupholstered white vinyl seats, matching door trim, a wood-rim steering wheel, a center console with cup holders, and a retro-style digital radio. Vintage Air climate equipment is also installed.
Power comes from a refreshed 302ci V8 fitted with a two-barrel carburetor, paired with a three-speed manual transmission and a floor-mounted transfer case offering multiple four-wheel-drive modes. Mechanical updates include an HEI distributor, upgraded spark plug wires, an aluminum radiator, and power steering and brakes. Instrumentation includes a 100-mph speedometer and gauges for alternator, fuel, temperature, and oil pressure.
The Bronco shows 83,100 miles indicated, with mileage listed as true mileage unknown. Known imperfections include marks on the white top near the rear window and the removal of the main fuel tank, leaving only an 8-gallon rear auxiliary tank. Offered with a clean Florida title, the Bronco is part of the Burnyzz Collection of January vehicles and remains a notable example of Ford’s final first-generation Bronco offerings.
