I've got a buddy that has 7 of these old Broncos in different stages of off-road worthiness. The only thing better in the muck is his old '71 International Scout.
Yes and the AWD system on the old machines could get you in trouble after they have some years on them. The old magnet clutch system could prove unreliable and downright dangerous in certain situations. That's why I got rid of mine. The newer machines don't have the same problem... they just...
I had 2 of these. Bought new in 1999 and 2000. Workhorse machines that never gave me any problems. Finally sold them in 2017 and bought a new Sportsman 450 Utility model. It's my go-to machine for either putting the boat in and out of the water or bringing in supper!
I held one in my hot little hands just a few months ago. The guy that had it yelled at me for drooling on it while I was looking at it. I just couldn't make the deal with him.
A 1961 model would be a real find. It only was made in limited quantity and with the ADL wood. I think they made about 250 of them in 1961. Very, very sweet rifle.
They weren't made again until 1964 with the press checkered wood.
There were only 1,200 .280 Rem models made total.