Eddie Bauer Ford Bronco II

Who Was Eddie Bauer

If we’re going to talk about the Eddie Bauer Bronco II, we should first tell you who he was.

Eddie Bauer (1899-1986)

“To give you such outstanding quality, value, service and guarantee that we may be worthy of your high esteem.”—”The Eddie Bauer Creed

Eddie Bauer was a sportsman, merchant, and inventor whose knack for design produced some of the twentieth century’s most useful outerwear and recreational equipment. He was among the first to use goose down to line and insulate jackets and created the flight parka that came to be known as the “Bomber Jacket” worn by thousands of American World War II pilots. His company, which bore his name and used his signature as its logo, began with a tiny storefront (Eddie Bauer’s Sports Shop) in Seattle, Washington, and grew to over six hundred stores worldwide with sales exceeding $1.6 billion.

Eddie Bauer & The 1984-1988 Ford Bronco II

In 1983 the Eddie Bauer company signed a partnership with Ford to start producing Eddie Bauer packaged vehicles starting the 1984 model year. The 1984 Ford Bronco II was the first Ford vehicle to feature the Eddie Bauer edition premium trim package. Eddie Bauer Edition Ford vehicles are known for sporty contemporary styling and rugged good looks. These vehicles feature unique Eddie Bauer amenities, making the Ford Eddie Bauer Editions attractive to those seeking unpretentious style with rugged capability.

Bronco II Eddie Bauer Package

• Air Conditioning
• Speed Control / Tilt Steering Wheel
• Tachometer
• Reclining Front Captain’s Chairs
• Power Windows & Locks (934A)
• Electronic AM/FM Stereo with Digital Clock
• Flip Open Rear Window
• Rear Window Defroster / Wiper-Washer (934A)
• Bright Low-Mount Swingaway Mirrors
• Privacy Glass Quarter Windows
• Super Engine Cooling
• Cast Aluminum Wheels
• P205/75R/15 RWL All-Season Radial Tires
• Unique Eddie Bauer two-tone paint treatment plus dual bodyside accent paint stripes
• Outside swingaway spare tire carrier/cargo cover (926A)

Color Options

• Dark Canyon Red / Light Desert Tan
• Dark Shadow Blue Metallic / Light Desert Tan
• Dark Walnut Metallic / Light Desert Tan
• Dark Spruce Metallic / Light Desert Tan

 

The first thing you’ll notice about an Eddie Bauer Bronco II is the two-tone paint with the bottom color being Light Desert Tan. As you look closer, you’ll see the Eddie Bauer badge on the fender. There’s also an Eddie Bauer logo on the passenger side dash.

The Eddie Bauer Bronco II was outfitted with a high-quality tan cloth interior with Eddie Bauer stitching, premium stereo and accessories, and special Eddie Bauer badging / stitching. The Eddied Bauer Bronco II is no doubt the most luxurious of all the Bronco II’s.

Reclining Rear Bucket Seats

The 1984-1985 Eddie Bauer’s had optional reclining buckets in the back. I have yet to actually see a Bronco II that had these. If you have them, please send me some photos.

1989-1990 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer

In 1989 the Bronco II got a design update to its front end, dash and door panels, but the styling and options mostly stayed the same.

Bronco II Eddie Bauer Package

• Air Conditioning
• Speed Control / Tilt Steering Wheel
• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Tachometer
• Reclining Front Captain’s Chairs with Power Lumbar Support
• Power Windows & Locks
• Electronic AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Digital Clock
• Flip Open Rear Window (Now Optional)
• Rear Window Defroster / Wiper-Washer
• Bright Low-Mount Swingaway Mirrors
• Tinted Liftgate and Quarter Windows
• Super Engine Cooling
• 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum Wheels
• P205/75R/15 OWL All-Season Radial Tires
• Unique Eddie Bauer two-tone paint treatment plus dual bodyside accent paint stripes
• Outside swingaway spare tire carrier/cargo cover

Exterior Color Options

• Raven Black / Light Sandalwood
• Scarlet Red / Light Sandalwood
• Cabernet Red / Light Sandalwood
• Hunter Green Clearcoat Metallic / Light Sandalwood
• Twilight Blue Clearcoat Metallic / Light Sandalwood
• Sandalwood Clearcoat Metallic / Light Sandalwood

Here you can see the design changes to the interior for 1989-1990. Instead of the halo style headrest and had a unique ‘tree’ design print, the new interior received striped seats with Eddie Bauer logo and ducks in the headrests.