1973 Ford Bronco Custom

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

In surveying owners of the Jeep CJ series and International Harvester Scout, Ford found consumers valued their vehicle’s off-road capabilities but missed cabin comforts and highway road manners. Ford answered consumers and entered the sports utility vehicle market by debuting the Bronco in the 1966 model year. Available in three body styles: open-air Roadster, two-door Sports Utility, and three-door Wagon, the early SUV offered buyers a range of configurations. The Wagon and Sport Utility versions offered additional flexibility with features like removable hardtops and doors.

The 1973 Bronco Wagon was powered by a 302 cubic-inch V8 and featured three-speed manual or automatic transmissions, a through-drive two-speed transfer case, Mono-Beam front suspension, folding windshield, steel doors with roll-up windows, as well as a heater and defroster - making good on Ford’s promise of a vehicle ready to do “what you want to do … where you want to do it.” 

This Ford Bronco Wagon wears a Bimini top and underwent a refurbishment that included fitting a Blueprint Racing 302 cu-in V8, refinishing the body in grey, upgrading the suspension and braking components, and installing front bucket and rear bench seats upholstered in white leather.    

Highlights 

• Offered from The Burnyzz Collection 

• Blueprint Racing 302 cu-in V8 crate engine with Fuel injection 

• Ford C4 three speed automatic transmission 

• Power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes 

• Air conditioning 

• Kenwood touchscreen stereo w/Bluetooth 

• White leather upholstery  

• The chassis number (U15GLR36870) decodes as:  

  • U15 – U100 wagon  

  • G – 302 cu-in V8  

  • L – Michigan Truck Plant  

  • R36970 – 1973 sequential production number   

 Features 

• Finished in Gunmetal Grey 

• Leather upholstery and rubberized flooring 

• Lifted with Bilstein shocks all around, coil springs in front, leafs out back, and a Rancho steering stabilizer 

• Alloy wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires 

• Twin-stick Dana 20 transfer case gear selectors 

• Ford 9-inch rear axle and Dana 44 up front 

• Roll cage 

• Aluminum radiator 

• Kenwood touchscreen stereo w/Bluetooth 

• Aftermarket gauges and auxiliary switchgear 

• Wood-rimmed steering wheel 

• Lockable center console w/padded armrest 

• 3-point front seat belts and rear lap belts 

• Bimini top 

 Known Imperfections 

• Slight bowing across middle of hood 

• Some minor paint chips  

Included 

• Keys 

 Ownership History 

This 1973 Ford Bronco has been located in Florida for the past five years. 

Additional Notes 

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida. Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.