This 1966 Ford Bronco Roadster was produced in August 1965, the first month of production for the model. The seller believes that the truck has remained in Minnesota for its entire life, and it was purchased by them in 2007 after it had remained off the road for approximately 27 years prior to that. Since then, it has been used sparingly and then taken out of service for the last decade. The truck was repainted in black by a previous owner and features worn gray vinyl upholstery on the replacement seats. Power is provided by a 170ci inline-six linked to a three-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Equipment includes a limited-slip rear differential, 15″ steel wheels, manually locking front hubs, a fold-down windshield, and a full-size spare mounted behind the rear seats. This Bronco is a running project that will require bodywork to repair rust damage on multiple panels, and the brakes require a rebuild. This Bronco is now offered with a clean Minnesota title in the seller’s name.
Ford produced 4,090 U13 Bronco Roadsters for the nameplate’s inaugural model year, all of which featured a folding windshield and no doors or top. This example left the factory finished in Springtime Yellow and has since been painted black. Rust is present throughout, and detailed photos of the damage have been provided in the gallery. The hood, grille, and right fender are damaged, and the seller notes areas of body filler and replacement metal. The left fender and bumpers are replacement components, and the removed fender is included in the sale.
The 15″ steel wheels are wrapped in tires that show signs of dry rot. The truck is equipped with manually locking front hubs, and stopping power is provided by drums at each corner. The seller tells us that the brake system requires an overhaul.
The front bucket seats and rear bench are upholstered in worn gray vinyl. The seats and sun visors are from a different Bronco.
Instrumentation includes a 100-mph speedometer encircled by auxiliary gauges for voltage, fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 55k miles.
The 170ci inline-six was factory rated at 89 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque. There is a crack in one of the frost plugs. An oil change was previously performed in 2009, according to a note on the oil filter housing. A video of the engine running is provided in the gallery.
Power is sent through a three-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. The truck features a limited-slip rear differential.
VIN U13FL732265 corresponds to a Bronco Roadster produced in August 1965 and equipped with a 170ci inline-six. The frame stamp is shown above, and a partial stamp is visible above it. The warranty plate is a reproduction unit installed by the seller.
