1996 Ford Bronco | Portofino Blue + Factory 5-Speed Manual

This is a 1996 Ford Bronco finished in Portofino Blue with a factory 5-speed manual transmission, one of the last full-size Broncos Ford ever built and one of the most engaging combinations you could get from the factory.

By 1996, the Bronco was at the end of its run. 4x4, removable hardtop, and a mechanical driving experience that modern SUVs have completely abandoned. Add the Portofino Blue paint and a manual transmission, and you get a Bronco that feels raw, direct, and connected in a way that no new vehicle can replicate.

In this video, I walk through the exterior, interior, and driving experience of this Bronco and explain why manual-transmission Broncos from the final model year feel so different behind the wheel. No gimmicks, no overproduction. Just an honest look at how these trucks were built and why enthusiasts still chase them decades later.

Portofino Blue gives this Bronco a presence that stands out immediately. It is a distinctly 90s Ford color that looks completely different in natural light, and paired with a 5-speed manual, it turns this Bronco into something you drive, not just something you sit in.

If you’re into classic Ford Broncos, OBS trucks, manual transmission 4x4s, survivor trucks, or vintage SUVs built before electronics took over, this is the kind of content this channel is built on. I focus on real walkarounds, real driving impressions, and real trucks that were meant to last.

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