1971 Ford Bronco

This 1971 Ford Bronco is a custom-built example powered by a performance-upgraded small block 302ci V8 mated to a Hughes automatic transmission. The vehicle was listed on AutoHunter in the summer of 2021, but the reserve was not met. This Bronco has been repainted outside and in and offers modern black vinyl seating, modern sound, and a lifted suspension. Other features include an Edelbrock Performer intake, power steering and brakes, aftermarket steering wheel, BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain tires, Warn locking hubs, auxiliary lighting, custom bumpers, and more. Finished in Dark Orange Metallic over a reupholstered black vinyl interior, this first-generation Bronco is now offered with a soft top, awards, and a clear Oklahoma title in the seller’s name.

The first Bronco sport utility vehicle launched in 1966 on an exclusive chassis, available only in four-wheel drive at the time. The body utilized symmetrical door skins, all-flat glass, and a variety of body styles. This example is configured as an open-body roadster and was painted Dark Orange Metallic during a restoration under previous ownership. Exterior features consist of color-matched fender flares, black tubular bumpers, auxiliary KC lighting, and more. A replacement uninstalled soft top in like-new condition is included with the sale. The vehicle does not have doors.

Polished aluminum wheels are wrapped in 35"x12.5" BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A tires. Handling is assisted by power steering and power brakes, and the lifted suspension uses Rancho shock absorbers. There are Warn locking hubs for activation of the four-wheel-drive system.

The interior offers black vinyl bucket seats up front and a Dark Orange Metallic tubular roll cage. The audio system is a modern Pioneer head unit connected to Kicker speakers, and additional features include an aftermarket three-spoke steering wheel and a full-sized spare tire mounted in the rear tub.

Instrumentation is provided by aftermarket Dakota Digital gauges with a speedometer and readouts for fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. A replacement digital odometer is included in the cluster, though true chassis mileage is unknown. Per the seller, very few miles have been added since the vehicle was previously at auction.

The small-block 302ci V8 has been upgraded with an Edelbrock Performer intake, a four-barrel carburetor, and performance headers with a dual exhaust system. The electrical system has been overhauled, and power is directed to all four wheels via a replacement Hughes automatic transmission.

Photos of the undercarriage are available in the gallery.

The sale includes a soft top and awards received. Videos are available for viewing below.