1978 Ford Bronco Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Ford Bronco has a market value of $34,996, based on 40 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2016 between $29,700 and $55,000. No comparable sale since Apr 10, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. 5 have sold in the past 12 months, and 6 are listed for sale from $31,395 to $75,500. The median sale price is up 13.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 40 verified auction sales for the 1978 Ford Bronco, latest sale Apr 10, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026
1978 Ford Bronco Price History
The median 1978 Ford Bronco sold for $37,475 in 2026, against $30,225 in 2021. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,475 | 4 |
| 2025 | $37,350 | 4 |
| 2024 | $40,150 | 5 |
| 2023 | $50,600 | 9 |
| 2022 | $54,450 | 6 |
| 2021 | $30,225 | 6 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1978 Ford Bronco Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | $38,500 | 51,837 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $34,100 | 33,729 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 7, 2026 | $36,450 | 58,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 22, 2026 | $60,500 | 43,000 mi | — |
| Nov 1, 2025 | $40,700 | 33,728 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 4, 2025 | $25,300 | 75,682 mi | Manual |
| May 3, 2025 | $34,000 | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2025 | $50,600 | 15,783 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 3, 2024 | $19,250 | 1,276 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 3, 2024 | $22,000 | 1,112 mi | Automatic |
| May 11, 2024 | $40,150 | 46,919 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $55,000 | 1,170 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 28, 2024 | $60,500 | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2023 | $46,200 | 7,766 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 27, 2023 | $31,900 | 9,257 mi | Automatic |
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How much is a 1978 Ford Bronco worth?
A 1978 Ford Bronco is worth approximately $34,996, based on 40 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No comparable sale since Apr 10, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $29,700 and $55,000; the full verified range is $12,100 to $77,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1978 Ford Bronco cost new?
The 1978 Ford Bronco carried an original MSRP of $7,061. Its DriveIndex market value is $34,996. No comparable sale since Apr 10, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1978 Ford Bronco depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1978 Ford Bronco is worth about 396% more than its original MSRP of $7,061, with a DriveIndex market value of $34,996. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Apr 10, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1978 Ford Bronco sell per year?
5 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 40 1978 Ford Bronco sales in total.
Are 1978 Ford Bronco sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1978 Ford Bronco sale price is up 13.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1978 Ford Bronco?
DriveIndex lists 6 1978 Ford Bronco for sale, priced from $31,395 to $75,500 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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