How rare is my Bronco

[UncleBrad]

I’m not sure which green color that was. My parents had a green 1972 Plymouth Satellite Custom station wagon in a green color like this one. Was that the same color? It did match our refrigerator.

The uber-cool feature of that wagon was the dual-action tailgate that could be opened like a swing-gate or dropped down like a pickup’s tail-gate. Also the back window could be rolled down into the tailgate. I wish Ford did that on the 6G Bronco!

Pretty close! Must've been really popular. I think Ford called it "Lime Gold". I gotta admit, it doesn't look bad today, does it?

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[freebob]

I have a Bronco DR only one in Antimater blue .I would say it real rare.But not sure about resale vavle in the future!

 

[Squatch]

I rarely see them and a 2dr man-Squatch in Cyber Orange is badass.

The age of rare collectibles is long over except for some supercars that are already 7 figures or more. Hell, the Porsche GT3RS isn't rare. Porsches are a disease, though, like Rolex, so the dilettante class will continue to overpay to look cool.

Buy what you like, drive what you like, and take care of it as long as you enjoy it.

When it comes to Gen 6 the proper wording is desirable two-door and undesirable four-door

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[michelle227]

Down the road, rarity will matter less than desirable options.
My 23 Heritage Edition 2 door manual is one of under 300 2 door manuals made that year due to supply issues.
Not one of 300 in my color, 300 with my drivetrain... 300 total.
If I ever decided to sell, it wouldn't matter.
People want 4 doors, people want automatics, people want V6s.
They would choose a 24 over mine because it came with the 12" screen.
People MAY pay more for my removable rear windows.
2 door, Heritage, small screen, manua,l mod top with removable windows.
It is 100% a unicorn... But it won't pull a big price.

While the masses might want 4dr V6 slushbox, the Mecom crowd does favor uniqueness. The elements of uniqueness do limit the pool of buyers, BUT.. when the right buyer comes along, they won't flinch at paying a premium.

Insurance won't pay out for rarity unless you had a specialty carrier that offers Stated Value. But those often limit the annual mileage. That was why my 1 of 440 F-Types for that year wasn't on my Hagerty policy...I like driving it and didn't want to be limited.

I got my Spider precisely because it DIDN'T have the giant tablet for a screen. I passed on many a NB Miata precisely because it had the Tupperware package. My Grand Marquis was the somewhat rare five-seat version with a center console. None command a premium with the masses, but they are niche vehicles that the right buyer WILL be willing to pay for should you ever try to sell.

In a few years, try to get a Marti report. Those are to niche buyers what CarFax is to the masses.

 

[Aknobronco]

What’s different in the performance? I thought the hp and torque numbers were the same.

No way Jose. The driveability is huge different for manual transmission. Older 2.3 felt like a dog and easy stumble if not enough throttle. New 2.3 feels like v6, very peppy even without much throttle

New 2.3 is almost like completely redesign engine.

 

[michelle227]

oops! I didn’t pay attention to your profile pic. That’s much better.
My parents used to have a gold Ford Windstar which unfortunately is the kind of gold color most OEMs use.

That looks similar to what Ford called champagne on my '77 T-Bird...

 

[MilesTeg]

Hey OP,
If you keep it in good nick, the fact it is a 2dr, manual, in a cyber orange colour will help to minimize its depreciation. If you hang onto it for 50 years, it will definitely be rare!

https://www.iseecars.com/car-color-study

That's wild and doesn't match with other things I've read that say grey/silver/white are your best color for resale. Also, blue being that low on the list is some kind of crime, IMO.

Also, guess I'm screwed because all my cars are blue or black

 

[JBlanco]

To put it into context, it is as rare as a 2 door manual Wrangler from a few years ago. Just drive and enjoy the thing, and wait until the next pandemic/supply chain issues/Ford CEO creating a fake supply issue perfect storm, for prices to go up again.

 

[Kevin Scarbel]

None of these 6G Broncos are rare.

I don’t know about that. And certainly as time marches on, specs like Everglades and a manual Heritage will be rare birds.

 

[SydRoo]

EDIT: Can we use that AI created pic for a T-shirt?
Even better, have it customized for each of our builds!
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Seconded!!!! Thats an awesome pic. I approve entirely! Ill take one in Medium on a black shirt.

T shirt and a hoodie. ^^

 

[SydRoo]

Great real-world advice from others so far. However, I suggest you consider a different approach of tapping the myth and magic of the automotive "barn find" to maximize your IRR (Internal Rate of Return).

Allow me to explain.

Syd Roo's Strategic Barn Find

Syd Roo, [insert age], was a man consumed by the classic car market’s greatest narrative: the Barn Find. He was less interested in driving pleasure and more in long-term, tax-advantaged asset appreciation. Syd's primary motivation was his three children — Chloe, a struggling muralist; Liam, a philosophy major; and Bryce, a data scientist — all of whom he constantly reminded, "You'll thank me later, when the hammer drops!"

His investment vehicle of choice was a 2022 Ford Bronco, Base Trim, 2-Door, with the 7-speed Manual Transmission and the Sasquatch Package, all slathered in the highly desirable Cyber Orange Metallic paint. Syd acquired this specific vehicle secondhand in late 2025, after it had been lightly driven for three years. He negotiated a final price of $36,000 USD—a price he considered a bargain that guaranteed exponential future returns.

The Preservation Protocol

Syd’s logic was flawless, in his own mind: The 2022 Base/Sasquatch/Manual combo was a rare enthusiast specification. Its low initial secondhand purchase price guaranteed higher margin. If a derelict 1961 Ferrari could sell for $18 million, his "untouched" Bronco, found fifty years from now, would be the most significant piece of 21st-century Americana ever discovered.

1. The Stasis Chamber: Syd drove the Bronco directly from the seller's driveway (ODO: 18,721 miles) into his specially prepared, dehumidified, and alarm-rigged barn. He declared the mileage "fixed" at 18,721 miles and vowed it would never change. He immediately wrapped it in breathable Tyvek and perched it on jack stands, ignoring the fact that the slight wear and tear of those 18,721 miles would also be preserved for posterity.
2. The "Organic" Neglect: Knowing the auction houses demand "patina," Syd rigged a complex, battery-powered system of leaf blowers and industrial vacuum cleaners to occasionally spray a fine, filtered layer of ancient topsoil over the vehicle every 90 days. He wanted the dirt, but not the rust or mouse damage.
3. The Provenance Kit: He meticulously placed a handwritten journal on the passenger seat (detailing the exact date the truck was last driven and his heirs' future appreciation), a roll of expired 35mm film, and a pair of perfectly preserved, brand-new Ford dealer paper floor mats.

The Family Backstory

Syd's children grew up under the heavy shadow of the Cyber Orange Metallic monolith.

• "Dad, can I borrow the Bronco to move a canvas?" Chloe asked in 2026.
  • "Absolutely not! That vehicle is the nexus of your future financial security! Its mileage must remain fixed at 18,721 forever! Use the rusty '98 Focus."
• "My philosophy thesis is about the fallacy of consumer fetishism," Liam noted in 2030.
  • Syd interrupted: "Nonsense! That Bronco, son, will prove the utility of fetishism! Its appreciation will buy you a summer home!"

The Future Outcome

Syd passed away peacefully in 2067 at the age of [do the math]. His children, now in their 70s, finally convened to "unveil the inheritance."

The Bronco was exactly as Syd left it: pristine under the dust, the manual transmission untouched, the Cyber Orange Metallic paint blazing under the fluorescent lights.

Chloe called the premier auction house, Sotheby's-Detroit, breathlessly describing the "Uninterrupted Provenance" of the 2022 Bronco Base/Sasquatch/Manual, 18,721 Original Miles (Untouched Since 2025) Barn Find.

The specialist on the other end cleared his throat.

"That’s... interesting. The Base trim, you say? Manual transmission? Fascinating. It does have some initial mileage. And the cost to extract and recommission the rubber and plastics after 42 years of non-use would be substantial. Let me check the market."

The market had spoken loudly over the preceding decades. By 2067, the world ran on hyper-efficient electric vehicles and autonomous transport pods. The nostalgia market for internal combustion engine SUVs, especially Base models with significant initial mileage, was negligible. Furthermore, Syd's attempts to preserve the vehicle were overzealous, meaning the car lacked the genuine, destructive decay that truly sells a barn find story.

Sotheby's-Detroit Auction Catalog Description
(Lot #2067-B):

LOT 2067-B: A Glimpse into Early 21st-Century Americana – The Syd Roo Collection "Barn Fresh" Ford Bronco

2022 Ford Bronco Base 2-Door Manual with Sasquatch Package Finished in Striking Cyber Orange Metallic

Estimate: To the Moon!

"Discovered in a meticulously maintained, climate-controlled barn outside of Southeastern Michigan, this remarkable 2022 Ford Bronco represents a unique snapshot of a bygone automotive era. The visionary late owner, Mr. Syd Roo, famously placed this vehicle into an astonishing 42-year period of stasis, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

While showing a modest 18,721 miles from its initial three years of light use, this Bronco has been zealously protected from the ravages of time since late 2025. Its vibrant Cyber Orange Metallic finish, a testament to early 2020s design bravado, retains an authentic "barn fresh" patina—a delicate, organically applied layer of dust meticulously curated over decades.

This example boasts the rare and highly sought-after 7-speed manual transmission, a mechanical marvel increasingly obsolete in modern motoring. Paired with the iconic Sasquatch Package, offering enhanced off-road capabilities, this Bronco symbolizes a period when drivers actively engaged with their vehicles and the terrain.

Included in this extraordinary lot is the original "Provenance Kit," containing Mr. Roo's detailed handwritten journal, chronicling his profound belief in the Bronco's future collectibility, alongside period-correct ephemera.

Though not a true "zero-mile" find, the intentional, decades-long preservation efforts of Mr. Roo render this Bronco an unparalleled artifact. It stands as a powerful testament to personal foresight and a poignant reminder of the enduring allure of the internal combustion engine. An incredibly rare opportunity for the dedicated enthusiast or museum curator."

Please note: Due to its extended period of non-operation, significant recommissioning of fluids, seals, and rubber components will be required.

The Reality of the Sale:

• Original Investment (2025): $36,000
• The Bronco's Eventual Auction Price (2067): $12,000
• The Loss: An astonishing nominal loss of $24,000, compounded by 42 years of lost inflation, opportunity costs, and the annual maintenance fees Syd paid for the dehumidifiers and security system.

The Bronco sold to a man who needed parts for his functioning 2022 Bronco. He cannibalized the practically new engine and suspension components, scrapping the dusty, perfectly preserved chassis.

Liam used his modest inheritance to fund a one-way ticket to a remote philosophical commune. Chloe bought a lifetime supply of spray paint. Bryce, the data scientist, simply printed Syd’s ledger and taped it to the refrigerator, labeling the column, "IRR (Internal Rate of Return) of Barn-Find Strategy: -5.1%."

-- Courtesy of: Google Gemini

I dig it. This needs to be on a shirt or hoodie. Id buy one immediately. Id buy both.

 

[UncleBrad]

Another thing to consider concerning future collectability: Will Ford still support the module firmware and related updates 40 years from now? Will their server and network (including satellite-based) infrastructure still be in place to support ANY of these vehicles? Can we know with certainty that there will be an emerging 3rd-party infrastructure to back-fill what Ford abandons?

Then there is all that plastic, all those sensors and all those old internal processes prohibiting the restorer to change out the brakes, defeating tunes, etc. Technology is not timeless stuff, and it will not stand the test of time. A whole new set of problems has emerged since the 1990s, with a new host of different materials and drivability requirements which likely will not bear up well in junkyard (or even that AI barn).

 

[SydRoo]

Another thing to consider concerning future collectability: Will Ford still support the module firmware and related updates 40 years from now? Will their server and network (including satellite-based) infrastructure still be in place to support ANY of these vehicles? Can we know with certainty that there will be an emerging 3rd-party infrastructure to back-fill what Ford abandons?

Then there is all that plastic, all those sensors and all those old internal processes prohibiting the restorer to change out the brakes, defeating tunes, etc. Technology is not timeless stuff, and it will not stand the test of time. A whole new set of problems has emerged since the 1990s, with a new host of different materials and drivability requirements which likely will not bear up well in junkyard (or even that AI barn).

Not certain what id want updates for. And to think there would be a reliance on legacy support far into the future is a little short of sight. There is certainly going to be an enthusiast community that exists maybe not specifically for the bronco but for modding old control modules.

Of all the things I have concerns for that isnt on the list. And yes im taking into consideration how integration has made all systems co-dependent on one another. There will always be a work around.

 

[SydRoo]

While the masses might want 4dr V6 slushbox, the Mecom crowd does favor uniqueness. The elements of uniqueness do limit the pool of buyers, BUT.. when the right buyer comes along, they won't flinch at paying a premium.

Insurance won't pay out for rarity unless you had a specialty carrier that offers Stated Value. But those often limit the annual mileage. That was why my 1 of 440 F-Types for that year wasn't on my Hagerty policy...I like driving it and didn't want to be limited.

I got my Spider precisely because it DIDN'T have the giant tablet for a screen. I passed on many a NB Miata precisely because it had the Tupperware package. My Grand Marquis was the somewhat rare five-seat version with a center console. None command a premium with the masses, but they are niche vehicles that the right buyer WILL be willing to pay for should you ever try to sell.

In a few years, try to get a Marti report. Those are to niche buyers what CarFax is to the masses.

Id jump on a panther chassis with console shift though id prefer it in a Town Car rather than a Marquis. ^^

Nothing rides like a proper spec Panther chassis. Re: 86-89 Signature Series with optional posi, no air ride. It used diffrent spec springs and more sound dampening

 

[timhood]

Imagine something you had when you were young that is insanely valuable now that you used up and threw away. I mean, imagine if someone bought a 59 Eldorado Barritz convertible fully optioned and they perfectly maintained it replacing everything that wore out and aged put with oem parts. Low mileage it'd be a notable relic. certainly quite valuable.

The real problem is that even among cars that increase in value over time, they rarely outpace the same money invested. And when insurance, maintenance, repairs, etc., are added in (things often forgotten when the "I paid $x for it back in..." sentence is spoken), the numbers are even less favorable. Auctions like to use the phrase "Only 1 of 72" (or whatever), when applying the body style, the strange options checklist, the color of the car, and of the interior, etc. What is truly valuable in rarity is the few that were produced, period. Think tens or hundreds. Even low thousands isn't really rare. That, and usually vehicles that weren't cheap to begin with.

That's not to say that you couldn't someday sell your Bronco for more than you paid. But it probably won't give you a better rate of return than an index mutual fund. I think you should care for it, but enjoy it more than 200-300 miles per year. That would be a waste.

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