Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa is excited to offer for sale this
1971 Ford Bronco! The first-generation Bronco is built upon a
chassis developed specifically for the model range, shared with no
other Ford or Lincoln-Mercury vehicle. Built on a 92-inch wheelbase
(sized between the CJ-5 and Scout; only an inch shorter than the
later CJ-7), the Bronco used box-section body-on-frame
construction. To simplify production, all examples were sold with
four-wheel drive; a shift-on the-fly Dana 20 transfer case and
locking hubs were standard. The rear axle was a Ford 9-inch axle,
with Hotchkiss drive and leaf springs; the front axle was a Dana
30, replaced by a Dana 44 in 1971. In contrast to the Twin I-Beams
of larger Ford trucks, the Bronco used radius arms to locate the
coil-sprung front axle, along with a lateral track bar, allowing
for a 34-foot turning circle, long wheel travel, and anti-dive
geometry (useful for snowplowing). A heavier-duty suspension system
was an option, along with air front springs. This Bronco is set up
to be the perfect beach cruiser, in its roadster configuration
without doors this vehicle is set up to enjoy the wind in your hair
all year long. The rebuilt 302 with only 46 miles after rebuild
purrs like a kitten and is mated to a C4 automatic transmission.
The exterior is painted in a gun metal blue by Dupont. The interior
is black with the floor being bed lined for easy cleaning and
extreme durability. Jump in and cruise this Bronco down the road
and you will see why this is the perfect vehicle for a beach day,
camping or anything outdoors. Your chance to own it is right now so
jump while you still have the chance on this excellent example of
an early bronco. To see 100+ HD pictures and videos of this 1971
Ford Bronco please visit GatewayClassicCars.com. For more
information or to schedule an appointment to view this vehicle in
person, please call the Tampa showroom at (813)645-6200 or email us
directly at
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