Hands up if you like package deals. Yeah, me too. That is an opportunity awaiting someone seeking a First Generation Bronco project. The seller offers a 1971 and 1972 Bronco and a significant collection of parts designed to help the buyer to commence their restoration journey. Both require major work, but the rising value of these classics should make it worth the effort. The seller listed the Broncos here on Facebook in Baraboo, Wisconsin. You can take it all home by handing them $32,500. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder T.J. for spotting this promising package deal.

The Sequoia Brown 1972 Bronco is probably the more solid of the two vehicles, although it is also missing the most parts. It has rust in the usual places, like the floors and front inner fenders, but the issues aren’t extensive, and the frame is solid. Externally, the panels look surprisingly clean, although the patchwork paint makes it hard to determine whether there are issues in the rockers or lower rear quarter panels. The front bumper isn’t original, but nobody has cut the fenders to fit larger wheels. This Bronco rolls on a freshly repainted set of standard steelies wrapped in new tires. The buyer will undoubtedly strip the panels to achieve a high-end restoration, but it doesn’t appear they’ll delve too deeply into the supplied replacement steel to whip the body into shape.

The 1971 Bronco wears Chrome Yellow paint and is the more complete of the pair. Like its stablemate, it rolls on restored factory wheels and new tires. Its rust issues are more extensive, but it is not beyond the point of no return. As with its partner, there are the usual floor and inner front fender flaws, but external rust is also impacting areas like the rear quarters. The new owner will probably dip heavily into the included parts inventory for this restoration, but they’ll be spoiled for choice. The collection includes a rust-free tailgate, new quarter panels, spare doors, good front fenders, badges, trim pieces, hubcaps, and a wide assortment of other new and used parts. The buyer will need to source other components, but they are given a good starting point.

Lifting the hood of the Chrome Yellow Bronco reveals a 302ci V8 backed by a three-speed automatic transmission. That raises an interesting point for potential buyers to consider. Ford upgraded its V8 offering from the 289 to the 302 in 1969, but buyers couldn’t order an automatic version until 1973. That suggests this Bronco may not be numbers-matching. That could impact its potential value and is a factor the new owner will probably investigate further. The drivetrain condition is unclear, but if the new owner elects a nut-and-bolt approach, pulling the engine and transmission for a thorough inspection will add little to the restoration costs. The Brown ’72 Bronco has no engine or transmission, making it a blank canvas. Sourcing the correct components should not prove challenging, although it is common for builders to follow the restomod path in cases like this. Either approach is feasible, and the buyer may choose one faithful restoration and one restomod to hedge their bets.

It appears both Broncos feature complete interiors, with this vehicle trimmed in White vinyl and its partner featuring Dark Brown. The ’72 Bronco includes a relatively rare bench seat option, which would be worth saving. The vinyl in this Bronco shows its age, but a complete spare seat set is included in the same color that should respond positively to a deep clean. Between what is in the vehicles and the included parts collection, the new owner won’t need to spend a fortune to return these interiors to a presentable state.

First Generation Broncos remain among the best performers in the classic market, and it isn’t every day that someone can score a pair of project candidates as a package deal. With the included parts, the buyer could address many of the sheetmetal shortcomings in one, so it can return to its rightful place on our roads pretty quickly. That leaves them to choose whether they complete the second to own a matched set or if selling one to fund the restoration of the other would be the best approach. Which option would you choose?