Photo: Barrett-Jackson
It’s not long now until the new generation of the Bronco, an entire family, in fact, hits the road. That means we should get ready for a flood of more or less intense exploits of the Ford machine, as it moves to make a name for itself in a world dominated until now by Jeep.
Even with the impending arrival of the new generation, the old one is still causing a stir anytime a worthy example comes to light. One usually finds them on auction lots, waiting to be sold as a reminder that the old Bronco is not going away.
One of the biggest upcoming auctions is that of Barrett-Jackson in March in Scottsdale, Arizona. As it happens every year, hundreds of cars are going under the hammer, including an impressive collection of old Broncos. And given how January is Ford Month here at autoevolution, we’re bringing you the best of them.
Today’s Bronco treat is a 1969 example, modified and modernized to make it relevant in today’s market.
Wearing blue and white overalls over a black and blue interior, the SUV moves its Mickey Thompsons under the power of a Coyote 5.0-liter V8 engine backed by a 6-speed automatic transmission and a Dana transfer case. Granted, nothing spectacular here, but the engine is not what this build is betting on to wow the crowds.
It’s the technology that’s meant to marvel, and most of it can be seen on the inside. From the LCD radio with backup camera and Bluetooth to the carbon-fiber-clad Dakota Digital instrument cluster and USB ports, there’s nothing this thing doesn’t bring to the game in its attempt to secure a high bid.
And that should not be difficult, given how, like most of the said auction entries, the Ford Bronco too is going with no reserve.
One of the biggest upcoming auctions is that of Barrett-Jackson in March in Scottsdale, Arizona. As it happens every year, hundreds of cars are going under the hammer, including an impressive collection of old Broncos. And given how January is Ford Month here at autoevolution, we’re bringing you the best of them.
Today’s Bronco treat is a 1969 example, modified and modernized to make it relevant in today’s market.
Wearing blue and white overalls over a black and blue interior, the SUV moves its Mickey Thompsons under the power of a Coyote 5.0-liter V8 engine backed by a 6-speed automatic transmission and a Dana transfer case. Granted, nothing spectacular here, but the engine is not what this build is betting on to wow the crowds.
It’s the technology that’s meant to marvel, and most of it can be seen on the inside. From the LCD radio with backup camera and Bluetooth to the carbon-fiber-clad Dakota Digital instrument cluster and USB ports, there’s nothing this thing doesn’t bring to the game in its attempt to secure a high bid.
And that should not be difficult, given how, like most of the said auction entries, the Ford Bronco too is going with no reserve.
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