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1966 Ford Bronco

U15GLP61760roadUnited States
Engine
5.4L (331 cu in) V8 with Holley four-barrel carburetor, ~421 bhp, built by Carroll Shelby Engine Company

A first-generation Ford Bronco, originally built between 1966 and 1977, that was custom-built for a Shelby-model collector seeking a high-performance utility vehicle. The truck was fitted with a Carroll Shelby Engine Company 331-cubic-inch V-8 rated at approximately 421 horsepower, a five-speed manual gearbox, and four-wheel-drive transfer case. Comprehensively refurbished to a high standard, it has covered fewer than 300 miles since completion.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale
  2. Date unknownAcquisition unknown
    Shelby model collector
    partial documentation

    A collector of Carroll Shelby vehicles who commissioned this custom-built Bronco as a performance utility vehicle to complement an existing car collection. The vehicle has covered under 300 miles since the build was finished.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. Restoration
    Carroll Shelby Engine Company

    Full refurbishment and detailed build incorporating a Carroll Shelby Engine Company 331-cubic-inch V-8 with Holley four-barrel carburetor, five-speed manual transmission, four-wheel-drive transfer case, new tires on Fuelie wheels, digital instrument cluster, Warn winch, tilt steering column, and MasterCraft Baja RS Safety seats.

    The engine installation is attributed to the Carroll Shelby Engine Company; broader vehicle assembly and refurbishment workshop not identified. Fewer than 300 miles driven since completion.

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