Best Ford Bronco 302 Year to Buy
There is no single best Ford Bronco 302 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 148 verified sales, the 1972 is the most affordable at $43,958. The 1973 trades most often (25 verified sales). The 1969 has held its value best, now worth 18 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 20, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 8 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Ford Bronco 302 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 Bronco 302 | $98,800 | 17× | 20 | — |
| 1976 Bronco 302 | $67,801 | 13× | 15 | — |
| 1975 Bronco 302 | $50,400 | 11× | 14 | — |
| 1974 Bronco 302 | $53,753 | 13× | 24 | 1 |
| 1973 Bronco 302 | $50,830 | 14× | 25 | — |
| 1972 Bronco 302 | $43,958 | 13× | 12 | — |
| 1971 Bronco 302 | $54,268 | 17× | 14 | 1 |
| 1970 Bronco 302 | $56,352 | 20× | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1969 Bronco 302 | $50,414 | 18× | 16 | — |
Value today is DriveIndex's current value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Ford Bronco 302 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Ford Bronco 302 year to buy?
There is no single best Ford Bronco 302 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 148 verified sales, the 1972 is the most affordable at $43,958. The 1973 trades most often (25 verified sales). The 1969 has held its value best, now worth 18 times its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its value today, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Ford Bronco 302 year is the cheapest?
The 1972 Ford Bronco 302 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $43,958. The most valuable is the 1977, at $98,800.
Which Ford Bronco 302 year holds its value best?
The 1969 Ford Bronco 302 is now worth 18 times its original MSRP of $2,754, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Ford Bronco 302 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Ford Bronco 302 is worth from $43,958 to $98,800 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Ford Bronco 302 year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth today and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating right now is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.