Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this very desirable and collectible mostly all original
and uncut and beautifully kept and recently restored as required
1971 Ford Bronco Sport 4WD wagon with the 302/205Hp 2 BBL V8 Ford
#39;G #39; Code engine matched to the original 3 speed manual
transmission and two speed transfer case. This is one extremely
rare early Bronco in so far as it is in very close to all original
condition with a completely rust and accident free body with a
solid and original undercarriage, and apart from only one repaint,
it is in pretty much all original condition throughout with the
exception, obviously, of any maintenance requirements over the
years! It has a removable White hard top, bucket seats, factory 15
quot; steel wheels amp; AM radio. The vehicle was originally sold
with factory air conditioning, a very rare option for any early
Bronco, but this was obviously removed during the restoration.The
vehicle was purchased by it #39;s original owners at #39;Johnnie
Harper Motors #39; of Wheat Ridge, CO on 4/15/1971 with all
original owners handbook, purchase order amp; keys still available
as well as the records of any maintenance work required over recent
years. The original purchase order shows the original factory
options as follows:RadioSport PackageBoth tanksSkid platesHand
throttle302 V8Swing away spare carrier850 ft springs1280 rear
springsRear seat5-G78X15 Standard BSWTrailer hitchSelectro
hubsUndercoatMark IV airThe original Bronco was an off-road vehicle
intended to compete primarily with Jeep CJ models and the
International Harvester Scout. The 1966 Bronco was Ford #39;s first
compact SUV and had a frame, suspension and body that were not
shared with any other vehicle. The axles and brakes were from the
Ford F-100 four wheel drive pickup truck, the rear suspension was
leaf springs and a shift-on the-fly Dana transfer case and locking
hubs were standard with heavy-duty suspension as an option. Styling
was designed for simplicity and economy, so all glass was flat,
bumpers were straight C-sections, the frame was a simple
box-section ladder, and the basic left and right door skins were
identical except for mounting holes. Early Broncos were offered in
wagon, pickup and a less popular roadster configuration. The Sport
Package boasted a lot of chrome (called #39;Bright #39; by
Ford).The base price of a Ford Bronco was US$2,194, with a long
option list that included front bucket seats, a rear bench seat, a
tachometer, and a CB radio, as well as functional items such as a
tow bar, an auxiliary gas tank, a power take-off, a snowplow, a
winch, and a posthole digger. Aftermarket accessories included
campers, overdrive units, and the usual array of wheels, tires,
chassis, and engine parts for increased performance.The only engine
available in the first Bronco was the 102-hp 170-cu-in six
cylinder, a dramatic upgrade over the Jeeps four-cylinder engine.
(For the 1966 model year the CJ got an optional Dauntless 225 V-6.)
In the Bronco brochure from 1966, the 200-hp 289-cu-in V-8 was
promised for mid-March of 1967. The transmission was better, too.
The Broncos three-speed manual was the first fully synchronized
transmission in any 4X4 vehicle available in the United States. The
Bronco also used a Dana 20 transfer case with a single T-bar shift
lever with a positive lock knob, similar to the shifter on a
Mustang, versus the Jeeps Dana 18 with twin sticks.Mechanicals
aside, the Bronco was well appointed inside compared to the CJ or
the Scout. The package included rugged features like a fold-down
windshield and vacuum operated wipers, but the Bronco also had
doors with roll-up windows and a frame for the glass. The Bronco
sported standard items like turn signals (an add-on for Jeeps), a
padded dash, seat belts, and windshield washers. The Bronco Sports
Utility pickup had a full square door opening with a half-cab roof,
with a bench seat inside. The cargo area on the Sports Utility was
separated by a metal bulkhead, providing a small bed separate from
the passenger compartment. The Bronco Wagon had the same full
doors, but with a roof that enclosed both cargo and passenger
areas, a standard bench seat, optional bucket seats and an optional
rear bench seat.There were two notable changes for 1969, and the
first was in the engine bay. Gone was the 289 V-8, and in its place
came the 302 V-8, with a modest jump in horsepower (to 205 hp) but
a significant jump in torque from 282 to 300 lb-ft. Broncos
equipped with the 302 got a 302 V-8 emblem on the front fenders.
The second major revision was the elimination of the Roadster body
style. It was a slow seller from the get-go, and despite its cheap
base price, many more Bronco customers opted for the full cab. A
reinforced body structure helped to seal out both water and dust
from the passenger cabin. The windshield wipers switched from
vacuum operation to a two-speed electric motor after mid-1968
production. Unfortunately, the wiper motors location meant that the
latches for the fold-down windscreen were now eliminated.In #39;71
things got a bit beefier and the 1971 and above models are now
usually considered the most desirable by enthusiasts. From 66 to
70, Ford used the a Dana 30 up front and a Ford 9-inch in the rear.
Beginning in 71, you got a Dana 44 up front along with the 9-incher
out back.This is one very well maintained and beautifully presented
mostly all original uncut 1971 Ford Bronco 4WD Sport Wagon with a
the 302 V8 engine with the 3 speed manual transmission which shifts
smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool!
You will look long and hard to find a finer looking or nicer
driving example of this legendary 1971 Ford Bronco Sport Wagon!