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 1973 Ford Bronco Sport 4WD wagon
with the 200 CID 6 cylinder 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" steel wheels amp; AM radio.The vehicle was purchased by it's
original owners at 'Meginnis Ford' of Lincoln, NE on 10/22/1973
with all original owners handbook still available as well as the
records of maintenance work and a copy of the Deluxe Marti Report
showing the original factory specifications:U15 - U-100 Bronco 4x4
WagonT - 200-1V EngineL - Built at Michigan Truck092 - Wheelbase
(inches)T - Candyapple Red Paint (Ford #2008-A)U150 - U-100 Bronco
4x4 Wagon 4300 lb GVW3 - Parchment Rosette Bucket SeatsC - 3 Speed
Manual TransmissionA3 - 4.11 Limited Slip Rear Axle04300 - Gross
Vehicle Weight in Pounds54 - Omaha DSOThis is one rare Bronco, one
of the following:2,098 with this paint code463 with these
paint/trim codes761 with these engine/transmission codes288 ordered
with this DSOThe 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'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 'Bright' 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 '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 1973
Ford Bronco 4WD Sport Wagon with a the 200 CID 6 cylinder 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 1973 Ford Bronco Sport Wagon!
