How is it that a 1971 Ford Bronco has survived this crazy world and its’ elements so long, yet remained so eye-catching and structurally sound? A lot of love, that’s how! With only 42K actual miles, this Bronco is almost fully original, untouched, and ready to hit the road (or off-road). The mastermind behind the Ford Mustang, Donald N. Frey, came up with the idea for this in the early 1960s, and the first model rolled off the line in 1966. With 19,784 units produced for the 1971 model, you would be hard-pressed to find another similar in this kind of condition. Located in Fullerton, Nebraska, this gem can be checked out here on craigslist, and for $60,000 you can own a piece of history you don’t see too often these days. We actually featured this Bronco back, but since they’ve listed with a lower fixed price on craigslist, we decided to give it another look.
The seller is motivated to sell only, with no interest in trades. They claim to be the fourth owner, and that the vehicle has been inspected with a fine-toothed comb front to back and is mechanically sound. These first-generation Ford Bronco’s come standard with 4-wheel drive, a 92-inch wheelbase, and a shift-on-the-fly Dana transfer case. You can also enjoy its upgraded 302 V8 which came standard starting in 1969. The features of these vehicles are simplistic, economical, and symmetrical. Its flat glass and box frame is a classic 1970s reflection.
This Bronco looks great inside and out. It has mostly original exterior paint which requires very minimal work in order to be show-ready, and the interior has been tastefully redone. This thing is ready to be taken off the beaten path or used as a daily to complete your errands in style. It’s sitting on brand new tires, new brakes, and features a new exhaust, u-joints, and seals. The large, self-adjusting, dual-system hydraulic brakes protect against mud, dirt, and water. The high capacity front axle and sturdy, forged steel track bar protect against shock loads, and provide lateral stability.
The overall condition of this 1971 Ford Bronco is very impressive. It’s obvious how much care went into preserving its charm and originality. Everything seems to be pretty rust-free, and the top is in fantastic shape. This original all-purpose vehicle was designed to go anywhere with optimum freedom and mobility. It’ll turn heads no matter what terrain you’re traveling.
That’s a nice looking Bronco, V-8, three on the tree and I am sure someone will step up and pay that asking price. Not cheap but these are fire hot and don’t see them coming down any time soon.
OOOOH! – ANOTHER (overpriced) Bronco.
I can’t tell you how excited I am to see it featured,
I can’t.
I’ll bet there are guys out there that have to stay away from tall bridges, after selling their mint Bronco for $4500 15 years ago.
My ’66 wasn’t quite mint after my son ditched it following an unauthorized joyride. Although I’m not suicidal, I definitely have bruises on my butt from kicking myself after selling it for $2000. I blame the nagging ex-wife.
I’m not saying put 35 inch swampers on there, but still. Lose the wheel covers.
It won’t be long before these are going for six figures.
Yup, then take $60,000 out on the trail in the boone-docks
Dumb
I wasn,t crazy about them new and still haven,t changed my mind about them. You had to watch them close in a curve from flipping over. Plus the dual tank was a sure sign of hard on gas. People wanting to act like big shots and don,t have a pot tot piss in. It might look good,but I ,ll bet it doesn,t change the ride in it.
This little Bronco represents the beginning of an era in automotive history-an era that’s going on for 5 decades. If you are concerned about it’s poor gas mileage or the appearance of the wheel covers, or a poor ride,I can respect that. But, that is not what this Bronco is about. It just beautifully reminds of of where we started. Respect it for what it is and what it represents in automotive history. I’ve been in the hobby for many years and 60K just seems unbelievable but it’s worth want the market decides it worth-for better or worse.
I am one of those kicking myself in the butt for selling my 73 Bronco for $5,500 in 1995 and to make it worse the guy who bought didn’t appreciate it and called me a month later offering to sell it back to me for $4,500 bur I had already started a new project so I passed. If I had bought it back it would not be for rising value bur I like these old Broncos but I was building a 68 Chevy K10 pickup and I needed the truck more than the Bronco at the time.
great model cheb. Same yr K20 4WD (asa 14 y/o vehicle) helped me put in 5 mile of P’nB horse fence. The bronk did help tho – rock haulin duties for the holes. Still have the ’70 ford & I can say this is no where near a survivor. Lotsa wrk went into it, & I’m bettin a good bit left (outta sight). The trac bar just keeps the body centered over the frnt axel and article needs fact checks elsewhere.
One of the worse things about my rig is there is nuttin above the tub (“Wha? He ended the sentence there?”). Yeah, they should all (even the strict road rig) have a frame tied bar or cage to be safe.
Sixty thousand dollars…WOW!!