Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) Market Summary
As of May 2026, the Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) market has 322 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $5,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $2,500 and $15,500. Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) prices have increased 89.2% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $14,750 to $27,900.
The typical Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) on the market has 89,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 145 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) Pricing
A fair price for a Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) in May 2026 is between $2,500 and $15,500 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $1,500 to $30,000 across 322 active listings.
Price Distribution (322 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$1,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$2,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$5,000
Typical market price
75th
$15,500
Above average / premium
90th
$30,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $10,614, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
43
$4,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
19
$4,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
19
$8,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
77
$8,600
100,000 - 150,000 mi
62
$4,000
Over 150,000 mi
60
$5,000
Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) Price Trends
Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) prices have increased 89.2% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $27,900 across 6 sales, up from $14,750 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) prices are down 3.5% ($27,900 vs. $28,900 a year ago).
Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q3
15
$11,250
$21,026
2024-Q4
10
$24,900
$24,211
2025-Q1
15
$23,900
$22,092
2025-Q2
7
$28,900
$24,107
2025-Q3
14
$23,685
$23,070
2025-Q4
19
$19,995
$21,891
2026-Q1
11
$14,750
$20,518
2026-Q2
6
$27,900
$21,733
Best Value Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) by Model Year
The 1980 Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) offers the best value with a median price of $2,500 across 27 listings. The most expensive model year is 1982 at a median of $25,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1980
27
$2,500
$500
$45,000
1981
26
$15,000
$500
$47,990
1982
23
$25,900
$1,895
$40,000
1983
24
$5,000
$1,000
$30,000
1984
72
$5,000
$800
$45,995
1985
55
$4,500
$800
$42,900
1986
95
$6,000
$500
$57,800
Where to Buy a Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986)
The highest concentration of Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) listings is in TX with 49 active listings, followed by CA (36), WA (30), MI (28), GA (25).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in OK at $1,800, while FL has the highest at $31,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $30,100.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
TX
49
$5,000
CA
36
$6,000
WA
30
$3,000
MI
28
$10,900
GA
25
$4,000
AZ
23
$3,500
CO
17
$4,000
FL
12
$31,900
IL
9
$7,500
PA
8
$6,500
Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) Market Velocity
Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) listings spend an average of 145 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 190 days.
Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $2,500 to $15,500. The median is $5,000. Anything below $2,500 is a strong value; above $15,500 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) prices have risen 89.2% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1980 model year has the lowest median price at $2,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Ford Bronco (3rd Generation, 1980-1986) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 145 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 7 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
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