[{"id": 14161834, "authorName": "gdkford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdkford/", "bidAmount": 150000, "content": "$150,000 bid placed by gdkford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712877673, "type": "bat-bid-canceled"}, {"id": 14161843, "authorName": "adampaul619", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adampaul619/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "150k first bid?!?!?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712877776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14161857, "authorName": "gdkford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdkford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bid of $150,000 was canceled by BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712877853, "type": "bat-bid-canceled"}, {"id": 14161858, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gdkford - Careful there! Please give that bid another try.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712877860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14161860, "authorName": "boxter44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxter44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somebody's finger slipped", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712877863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14161868, "authorName": "DOHCMerc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dohcmerc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "dang, and here I thought we were about to see a new record bronco auction", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712877907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14161874, "authorName": "alever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alever/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by alever", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712877995, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14161877, "authorName": "gdkford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdkford/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by gdkford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712878017, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14161895, "authorName": "Tohan77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tohan77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "He really wants that Bronco", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712878172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14161907, "authorName": "gdkford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdkford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s happy hour", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1712878276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14161928, "authorName": "oldbronco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldbronco/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by oldbronco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712878533, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14162012, "authorName": "DOHCMerc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dohcmerc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JA7676761999 can you post photos of the turn signal mirrors illuminating? This is an extremely rare option on these trucks, was offered for 1996 only.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712879501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14162032, "authorName": "GDogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great blue, nice to see this one on BaT.\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712879715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14162099, "authorName": "Hagop102", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hagop102/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Got an XLT with about the same miles back home! Excited to see where this perfect example ends. They don't make em like they used to! \r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712880484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14162166, "authorName": "Kidsixpack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kidsixpack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy cow this is a heck of a truck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712881138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14162211, "authorName": "CBar5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbar5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "24K miles! Amazing. Would love to know more of the backstory on my favorite color EB. @JA7676761999 GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712881723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14162396, "authorName": "Timzak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timzak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A blue jewel! There is gonna be a fight over this one! Amazing!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712883655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14162400, "authorName": "TheBurge01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theburge01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Bronco! Unbelievable it only has 24k miles on it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712883710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14162595, "authorName": "Valawnboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valawnboy/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by Valawnboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712886611, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14162889, "authorName": "Todd_Z.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todd_z.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A beautiful color and those low miles.....this one should do well!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712890582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14163159, "authorName": "Mr.Munz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.munz/", "bidAmount": 32950, "content": "$32,950 bid placed by Mr.Munz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712897568, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14163624, "authorName": "natew51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/natew51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Serious money out of the gate!! Beautiful!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712924909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14165207, "authorName": "MontanaBroncos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanabroncos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see the original window sticker on this one! I've owned 2 in this color combo, it's a favorite for sure!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712939471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14165226, "authorName": "JA7676761999 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ja7676761999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712939553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14166445, "authorName": "JA7676761999 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ja7676761999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a REAL NICE ORIGINAL 1996 Ford Bronco . And it has the Very rare optional illuminating mirror turn signals . Someone's gonna be very happy to own it. Good luck on your bidding.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712945179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14179045, "authorName": "SkyEyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyeyes/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by SkyEyes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713055564, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14179943, "authorName": "luxuryautomax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luxuryautomax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OJ Effect?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713090570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14179991, "authorName": "luxuryautomax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luxuryautomax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GDKford you would of remembered $150k purchase price forever!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713093057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14189871, "authorName": "CDehne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdehne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful example here. The only thing I would change is getting rid of the automatic front hubs and the electronic 4x4 activation. These had a tendency to fail when you needed the 4WD. Manual activation was almost bullet proof.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713205153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14194042, "authorName": "ROADRACER33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadracer33/", "bidAmount": 35333, "content": "$35,333 bid placed by ROADRACER33", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713227126, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14194429, "authorName": "SkyEyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyeyes/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by SkyEyes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713231870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14194536, "authorName": "bronco_garage7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bronco_garage7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one was definitely well cared for.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713233451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14196835, "authorName": "jsloden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsloden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "96 Bronco, the first vehicle to offer turn signals in the mirrors and the last to have flip-out vent windows.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713283215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14197128, "authorName": "Shadow123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shadow123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 96 XLT with 36K miles that was ultra clean and this may be even nicer! I preferred the 5.8 over the 5.0 but this is a wonderful survivor and opportunity.\r\n\r\nGLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713285315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14197132, "authorName": "AMX390", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amx390/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The handle on picture 25 shows what EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US Bronco owners have done at some point. Yanked and yanked on the handle until it gets bent, not understanding why the tailgate won't drop, only to realize had we rolled down the window the last 1/4\", the lockout mechanism would have disengaged, allowing the gate to drop freely.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713285336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14200926, "authorName": "joeracer69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeracer69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice Bronco.\r\nOne or two photos of the tailgate up. Swing out spare tire carrier open.\r\nAs any Bronco owner, past or present. Wants to make sure the tailgate is not dented from the spare tire rack.\r\nEven if some knuckle head slammed the carrier. The stock rubber guards are not very thick. Resulting in a dent in the tailgate at the latch mount, & lower rubber bumper contact to the tailgate. \r\nThank you.\r\nI have had a few Broncos in my time. Plus, a 1996 F150 4x4 single cab in this color.\r\nIf you do a drive video. \r\n1. It is EFI. No cold start needed. Cold starts are for Pre-1986 vehicles, except for Jeep. So only for carbureted autos.\r\n2. It likely runs and drives just fine with the milage. Just show the three windows working. Rear window from inside and keyed outside. And engage the 4x4 system high and in low. \r\nWe want to hear if it clunks more than it normal should. \r\nDo you have to always missing rear cargo area cover?\r\nThank you for your time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713298901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14204643, "authorName": "Timzak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timzak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shadow123 Yes, I agree, this one is in excellent shape and a true original survivor! @joeracer69 I have a few excellent working cargo covers. But they aren't cheap.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713354842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14204740, "authorName": "Bricke75", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricke75/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be worth a mint if it had the 5.8L.\r\n\r\nWhy does no one ever replace the nasty window vent handles? New ones are cheap, and they look so much better.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713356453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14206052, "authorName": "luxuryautomax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luxuryautomax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excellent Example!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713368057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14206079, "authorName": "jsloden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsloden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bricke75 I haven't seen much value difference in the 5.0 vs the 5.8. Value on these mainly comes from the condition and mileage. Some people actually prefer the 302. In 96 there was only a 5hp difference between the two. There was a torque difference but not a whole lot. The 5.0 also got better mileage as well. If you have the 5.0 tuned right and don't drive around with 35's you should be able to get 15-16 mpg. With the 5.8 you're lucky to get double digits.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713368247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14207451, "authorName": "CDehne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdehne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jsloden- I've had both engines in different Broncos and the 5.8 felt better power wise. Neither were what you would call a powerhouse but super reliable.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713374858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14208871, "authorName": "jsloden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsloden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CDehne definitely right about the reliability aspect. Both of these engine were super reliable. The 4.9 six found in the earlier models was probably even more so.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713379160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14212965, "authorName": "Hagop102", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hagop102/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone I am hoping someone can help me locate indicator mirrors like the one seen on this listed example. I have the factory ones on my 96 XLT but they are beginning to fade away. \r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713399532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14214118, "authorName": "JA7676761999 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ja7676761999/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are no dings or dents on this truck. No clunking from 4x4 . Everything works like it should. Always went to service with a open checkbook.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713434244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14215147, "authorName": "Built4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/built4u/", "bidAmount": 36250, "content": "$36,250 bid placed by Built4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713451195, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14215157, "authorName": "SkyEyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyeyes/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by SkyEyes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713451257, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14215319, "authorName": "bidderbob30", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidderbob30/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow \ud83d\ude2e. What a beautiful baby. My 96 has 140,000 and is running great. This is a beauty.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713452745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14215385, "authorName": "bidderbob30", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidderbob30/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What great bones. Frame on my 96 rusted out ( these never liked road salt) and couldn\u2019t pass state inspection. I\u2019d put another 24,000 miles on in first year. Was this only driven in parades \ud83d\ude01", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713453263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14216072, "authorName": "Built4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/built4u/", "bidAmount": 39999, "content": "$39,999 bid placed by Built4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713458196, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14217485, "authorName": "Tdmaddux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdmaddux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So cool. These drive nice and are comfortable to me, kind of the perfect Bronco. And the colors are right\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713463755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14219544, "authorName": "SkyEyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyeyes/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by SkyEyes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713470525, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220182, "authorName": "Built4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/built4u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SkyEyes not going a penny over $51,000. hurry and get it there so I can stop watching auction! :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713472450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14220193, "authorName": "Built4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/built4u/", "bidAmount": 41500, "content": "$41,500 bid placed by Built4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713472479, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220353, "authorName": "Jbrown89", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbrown89/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super nice Bronco in a fun color. Don\u2019t see them like this anymore. Hope she gets driven!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713472945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14220801, "authorName": "SkyEyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyeyes/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by SkyEyes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474217, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220812, "authorName": "gdkford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdkford/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by gdkford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220815, "authorName": "SkyEyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyeyes/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by SkyEyes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474267, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220819, "authorName": "Built4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/built4u/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by Built4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474275, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220823, "authorName": "SkyEyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyeyes/", "bidAmount": 45250, "content": "$45,250 bid placed by SkyEyes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474288, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220826, "authorName": "Built4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/built4u/", "bidAmount": 47000, "content": "$47,000 bid placed by Built4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220842, "authorName": "SkyEyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyeyes/", "bidAmount": 47250, "content": "$47,250 bid placed by SkyEyes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474327, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220845, "authorName": "Built4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/built4u/", "bidAmount": 47500, "content": "$47,500 bid placed by Built4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474341, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220847, "authorName": "gdkford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdkford/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by gdkford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474352, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220852, "authorName": "SkyEyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyeyes/", "bidAmount": 48250, "content": "$48,250 bid placed by SkyEyes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474368, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220855, "authorName": "Built4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/built4u/", "bidAmount": 49000, "content": "$49,000 bid placed by Built4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474379, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220882, "authorName": "Brians1113", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brians1113/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought mid 50\u2019s for this low mile", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14220883, "authorName": "gdkford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdkford/", "bidAmount": 49500, "content": "$49,500 bid placed by gdkford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474457, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220913, "authorName": "Built4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/built4u/", "bidAmount": 49750, "content": "$49,750 bid placed by Built4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474543, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220945, "authorName": "gdkford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdkford/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by gdkford", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220901, "authorName": "BabyD69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/babyd69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let\u2019s goooo! We got ourselves a battle", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713474629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14220958, "authorName": "Built4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/built4u/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "$50,500 bid placed by Built4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474661, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14220962, "authorName": "gdkford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdkford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enjoy", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713474674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14220971, "authorName": "Built4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/built4u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you.. that was it for me", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1713474693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14220997, "authorName": "Built4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/built4u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/18/24 for $50,500 to Built4u", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713474783, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14221008, "authorName": "Jbrown89", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbrown89/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done all around!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1713474796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14221217, "authorName": "BabyD69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/babyd69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And no with no video of any type \r\nNo cold start, no driving \r\nVery impressive", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713475584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14221300, "authorName": "89lincolntc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/89lincolntc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No cold start or driving video, not that many photos either, this thing literally sold itself. Amazing, well there aren't that many of these left with these miles or in this color. Even with the 5.0 motor we still cracked the 50k mark. Interesting. Best of the road to the new owner!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1713475899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14222172, "authorName": "CDehne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdehne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller- WOW, congrats you certainly made out on this deal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713484694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14222480, "authorName": "bidderbob30", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bidderbob30/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It better not end up in a garage or \u201cmuseum\u201d. I think winning bidder might resell for a profit \ud83d\ude44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713488780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14225735, "authorName": "supercharged65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supercharged65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm surprised no Marti report was included with this auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1713546543, "type": "comment"}]