The most basic example is a model called the Roadster, which arrived from the factory sans doors and roof.

With this one built only a month after the very first Ford Bronco rolled off the assembly line, it has to be one of the earliest examples left. In the place of the steel door was a fiberglass door insert which gave the Roadster Bronco the distinctive lines we all love. The Bronco is located in Belvidere, New Jersey. Sometimes though, old school cool is the only way to roll, and this EXTREMELY early roadster was deserving of a return to her former pureblood glory. In 1966 Ford offered three body styles for the Brono, and the Roadster is the rarest of them all. Coyote-Powered Ford Fusion Is The Four-Door Mustang We Deserve: Video Power is from a 170 cubic-inch, 104 horsepower six-cylinder engine that is paired up with a three-speed column shift manual transmission.We'll send you one email per day with the latest Ford updates.Shane is a car guy with a fondness for Mustangs and off-roading. The example seen here is a 1966, the first year of Ford Bronco production. Today a compact SUV in terms of size, Ford marketing shows a very early example of promoting a civilian off-roader as a "Sports Utility" (the two-door pickup version).Initially selling well, following the introduction of the Chevrolet Blazer, Jeep Cherokee, and International Scout II (from 1969 to 1974), demand shifted towards SUVs with better on-road capability, leading to a decline in demand for the Ford Bronco.The first-generation Ford Bronco is built upon a chassis developed specifically for the model range, shared with no other Ford or Lincoln-Mercury vehicle.

The current bid price is a whopping $44,600 for a rotisserie restored example.

Offering 12″ travel in the front and 13″ in the rear, we created this chassis with the smaller body of these classic trucks in mind. With this one built only a month after the very first Ford Bronco rolled off the assembly line, it has to be one of the earliest examples left. The most noticeable difference about these Broncos was the lack of doors. You will receive mail with link to set new password. Lost your password? Power is from a 170 cubic-inch, 104 horsepower six-cylinder engine that is paired up with a three-speed column shift manual transmission.We'll send you one email per day with the latest Ford updates.Shane is a car guy with a fondness for Mustangs and off-roading. You will receive mail with link to set new password. The vehicle is a 1966 Ford Bronco U13 Roadster. It might be ideal for beach towns where rain is rare or dry mountain towns. Ford made the U13 – the first three characters of the VIN – Bronco from 1966 to 1968 and roadsters usually came with fiberglass door inserts but dealer-installed fabric was an option as were hard doors either with or without glass and frame. The car is rust free and in excellent condition overall. The current bid price is a whopping $44,600 for a rotisserie restored example. 1966 Ford Bronco. You will receive mail with link to set new password. In 1973, in response to buyer demand, a three-speed automatic transmission was offered as an option.In a central theme of the first-generation Ford Bronco, styling was subordinated to simplicity and economy, so all glass was flat, bumpers were straight C-sections, and the left and right door skins were symmetrical (prior to the fitment of door-mounting hardware).For 1966, three body configurations were offered, including a two-door wagon and half-cab pickup, and open-body roadster. The Bronco is located in Belvidere, New Jersey. © Copyright 2020 Motrolix. With enough money Velocity Restorations will do whatever you want to this rare Bronco. Ford Bronco Roadster (1966) Ford Bronco Roadster The idea behind the Bronco began with Ford product manager Donald N. Frey in the early 1960s (who also conceived the Ford Mustang) and engineered by Ford engineer Paul G. Axelrad, with Lee Iacocca approving the final model for production in February 1964, after the first clay models were built in mid-1963. Pensacola, FL . Developed as an off-road vehicle (ORV), the Ford Bronco was intended as a competitor for the Jeep CJ-5 and International Harvester Scout. Lost your password? For 1970, the Bronco Sport became a freestanding model rather than an option package.To comply with federal regulations, the Bronco was fitted with backup lights and side marker lamps (in 1967 and 1968, respectively).

Please enter your email address. I wonder if it was converted somehow at some point but the VIN says it’s a U13? That makes it a very early example. The example seen here is a 1966, the first year of Ford Bronco production. Coyote-Powered Ford Fusion Is The Four-Door Mustang We Deserve: Video For the 1969 model year, the 289 V8 was enlarged to 302 cubic inches, remaining through the 1977 model year. That made it the rarest, likely because when new it was among the least useful of all 1966 Ford Bronco variants. Consisting primarily of chrome exterior trim and wheelcovers, the Sport package was distinguished by red-painted FORD grille lettering. It’s also one of the rarest of 1966 Ford Bronco versions, the U13.

In 1966 Ford offered three body styles for the Brono, and the Roadster is the rarest of them all. $89,900. After struggling with sales, the open-body Bronco roadster was withdrawn after the 1968 model year.After 1972, the Bronco half-cab was withdrawn; along with its lower sales compared to the wagon, Ford had introduced the larger Ford Courier compact pickup.In a minor revision, for 1977, the exterior-mounted fuel tank caps were replaced behind hinged doors (as on all other Ford trucks).Inititally offered as a single trim level with a long option list, for 1967, Ford introduced the Sport option package for the Bronco wagon. Bruce Johnson. Add to Favorites More. Please enter your email address.

With 2 days remaining in the auction, this 1966 Ford Bronco (U13) is being sold here on eBay with a reserve price that has not been met. It might be ideal for beach towns where rain is rare or dry mountain towns. The rear axle was a Ford 9-inch axle, with Hotchkiss drive and leaf springs; the front axle was a Dana 30, replaced by a Dana 44 in 1971. The 1966 Ford Bronco has a heater, defroster, manual antenna, and an AM radio. Please enter your email address.


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