For Sale at Auction: 1971 Ford Bronco in Scottsdale, Arizona

This 1971 Ford Bronco half-cab pickup is powered by a brand-new BluePrint 302ci crate engine professionally installed by a certified automotive service center in the Clear Lake area of Houston, TX. The new engine features a modern block, updated internals and improved reliability over factory specifications, and the vehicle is believed to have been driven fewer than 500 miles since its full restoration, with fewer than 50 miles on the new engine. The powertrain retains the factory-style 3-speed manual transmission configuration unless otherwise upgraded, and the engine installation included proper break-in procedures, new belts, hoses, ignition components and fluids. The fuel system, cooling system and charging system were inspected during installation to ensure correct operation with the new engine. The exhaust system follows the factory-style layout with period-correct routing and manifolds unless otherwise upgraded during the restoration, delivering performance consistent with early Bronco specifications. The chassis retains the original-style frame and running gear, and the current owner replaced worn front suspension components such as bushings, ball joints or tie-rod ends to restore proper ride quality and steering response. The suspension uses the standard coil-spring front and leaf-spring rear arrangement typical of first-generation Broncos. Braking is managed by early Bronco-style drum brakes unless converted during restoration, providing stopping performance consistent with the period design. The exterior features a white half-cab paired with a Sky Blue body, completed by original-style steel wheels fitted with Ford red center caps and knobby tread off-road tires that match the factory stance and appearance. Bodywork included minor paint repairs performed by the current owner to correct small chips and scratches found after purchase, preserving the restored finish. Exterior trim, glass, badging and lighting follow factory-style specifications, maintaining the Bronco's original configuration. The interior includes brand-new cold air conditioning installed as part of the restoration, a significant upgrade over the factory non-A/C layout. The cabin is equipped with power steering, a modern AM/FM stereo integrated cleanly into the dash, and a locking center console that provides additional storage and security. Seating, flooring and interior trim follow factory-style specifications unless enhanced during the restoration, and the gauges, switches and controls remain consistent with early Bronco design. Additional reliability updates such as new wiring sections, replaced seals and updated service components were incorporated during the restoration and subsequent ownership to ensure dependable operation while maintaining the period-correct layout.