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This 1974 Ford Bronco Could Be Your Little Spartan Warrior for the Summer

In today’s crossover-infested market, body-on-frame trucks are exactly what the doctor ordered. And if the classic Ford Bronco still holds a special place in your heart, then perhaps this 1974 example might become your future ride.
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Photo: Barrett-Jackson
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Having been rebuilt a few years ago, with a complete frame-off restoration, it’s not exactly original anymore. It has quite a few upgrades, including the camshaft, manifold, Holley 4-barrel carburetor, headers, and others in the 302ci engine that otherwise works in concert with a three-speed manual transmission.

Power steering and disc brakes on all four corners make it easier to drive, and due to the iconic shape that also includes a fiberglass hood, fender flares, chrome bumpers, and 16-inch aluminum wheels, with 285/75 M/T tires from Firestone, it is a head-turner. The classic Bronco was professionally repainted in Jeep Rescue Green with metallic clear coat, a shade normally reserved for the Wrangler Unlimited apparently.

Boasting an open-top view of the sky above, with a rag top wrapped around the roll cage, this tiny truck has suspension seats with black leather upholstery for a more pleasant drive, Rhino-lined floor, and Lacarra steering wheel with chrome bezel kit. A Pioneer audio system, locking glovebox, and electric parking brake are on deck as well.

If the short description and pics were not enough to build a solid case for this 1974 Bronco, then perhaps the ad posted by Barrett-Jackson is. The vehicle will go under the gavel at their Houston auction, in Texas, on September 16-18, and it’s offered at no reserve.

The auction house didn’t say anything about the mileage of the car nor any other extras possibly accompanying it, but this is nonetheless a great and simple build that deserves to be driven on a constant basis. The question is, how much is it worth to you?
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About the author: Cristian Gnaticov
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After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s.
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