1972 Ford Bronco

Restored Rare 3 Owner Coupe/Convertible

302 V8

3-Speed Manual

U15GLP41816

Clear

Gasoline

1972 Ford Bronco Body-On Restoration (of a very original Survivor Car) (Over $20K Spent) NEW PAINT VIN # U15GLP41816 Show Condition (<1000 miles since restoration) West Coast Car Always Zero Rust 61813 Miles Comes w/Original Hardtop Spare-Tire & Carrier (see pictures w/Hardtop on) Rebuilt Mustang 302 (Less than 2500 mi) 3-Spd Manual Transmission (All New Shift Linkage) All New Steering Column New 4-Core Aluminum Radiator White Interior New Front Seat Covers Lockbox w/Glovebox & Built-In New Alpine Stereo CD & 2-6X9 Alpine Speakers in Ammo Boxes New Shelby Style Steering Wheel Custom Wood Trimmed Interior All Four Brake Drums Done New Stainless Flex Lines New e-Brake Cable Power Brake Booster 6 New Shocks Heavy Duty Floor Mats Roll Bar Bikini Top Lionhart “Lionclaw” AT Radials (31” X 10.50 X 15’s) Front & Rear Bumpers Powdercoated NOTE: There are over 50 pictures in this ad. They are hosted in my Photobucket Account and shown below the text of this write-up. It may take several minutes for all of the pictures to load depending on the speed of your internet connection and the age of your computer. Be patient. If for some reason they do not load go directly to my Photobucket Account by clicking on or copying this link into your browser. http://s669.photobucket.com/user/fmattingly/library/Ford%20Bronco%201972%20SS Great moments in time are usually marked by events and people. But if you are a car guy maybe they are defined by the cars you drove or coveted. Such is the case with the car we have here… and my friend that owns it. This is an absolutely wonderful restoration of a very original Southern California Survivor Bronco. This Light Lime/Yellow on White 1972 Bronco is an All American all the way. What could represent strong and durable better than this wonderful off-roader from the early days of SUV’s. This Bronco was restored by good friend here in California over the last year. When he bought it and the title will verify it had 58K miles. My friend is the third owner and it now shows 61813 as of the day I shot the pictures. We truly believe this to be the original miles as the engine was in terrific shape when it was removed and inspected for rebuild. The original paint was old and faded but presentable (see pictures). There was not one spot of rust on this truck that we could find. BODY & PAINT Green is always an interesting color to get right and a really hard color to shoot for pictures depending on the light outside and the color of the sky. However, with this gorgeous Light Green/Yellow it was really quite easy to showcase, even in the bright sunlight of mid-day. In either case this is a simply stunning combination on this truck. Totally a color that one would have thought would come on these cars in the early seventies. The original color was a light yellow and just didn’t give this Bronco any “pop”. I have also included some pictures of the car before Steve did the exterior restoration, just so you can see how straight and rust free the original body was. That was the original paint on the car, with the exception of the hood. This newer-look green is one of the best colors I have ever seen on a vintage Bronco. The paint work is wonderfully applied over excellent bodywork using a two-stage urethane. The paint is smooth, deep and mirror like. The paint on a scale of 1-10 is a solid 9.5. The body on this truck is stunning. I can find no evidence of bondo anywhere on the vehicle after taking my magnet to almost every inch of the car. The body panels are all perfectly flat. The doors, hood and rear gate gaps are all within microns of each other in width. The pictures display every single shut line and I think you will agree. Note, the closing edge of the doors have a black vinyl strip and makes the gap look larger in the pictures, but in fact the gaps are spot on. This appears to be a never hit body. The original hardtop comes with the car and can be seen in the pictures that were taken before the restoration. And just in case you’re wondering, yes, it runs even better than it looks. The current owner has a little perfectionist in him, and to say this car has been sorted by a master car connoisseur is an understatement. The Ford 302 2-barrel was completely gone through less than 2000 miles ago. A valve job was performed and the carb was completely rebuilt. There is a brand new distributor coil and wires as well. A brand new fuel pump, fuel lines and filter were added. A new 4-Core Radiator Aluminum Radiator and silicone hoses was installed. It simply starts, idles and drives down the road effortlessly with as much power as a Bronco should ever have. It is a correct Ford 3-speed manual trans to match the engine and all the shift linkage is brand new and shifts smooth and effortless. The entire package performs flawlessly and gallops down the road at 70 mph with ease. Now these old Broncos are notorious for drifting aimlessly like a covered wagon on steroids down the freeway, not the case here with this completely new suspension from front to back. Braking is strong and reliable and all four drums were attended to. The entire braking system has been completely gone through and has a power brake booster to add to the stopping power. The Undercarriage is nicely detailed and will reflect no rust anywhere to be found. The vehicle sits dead level. There are no leaks. The overall ride quality is amazing and the truck tracks down the road straight and true. Six new shocks were added recently. A brand new steering column was added to give it a great driving feel down the road and in tight spaces. Inside, you’ll find one spectacular interior. The White Vinyl Upholstery looks just right next to the custom wood interior pieces. The floors have been Rhino-lined when the paint was applied and add a totally clean look to the overall interior package. Steve has just a little Cowboy in him and added a pistol-grip shift handle to the 4-wheel drive shift mechanism and a couple of bullets on the dash. These things are all easily removed if not your style. There are a couple of Ammo Boxes in the rear next to the seat, but I didn’t get a really good picture of the set-up, but it’s really cool and the speakers are mounted to the sides of the boxes. The Center Console is really awesome and has a huge locking box for storing of all kinds of stuff. Just to the front of the locking box is the cleverly installed stereo system. It’s an Alpine System with USB and a CD player. Driving this Bronco is a dream, it has plenty of get up and go and tracks down the road straight and true. Every single component of this vehicle is in tip-top shape. Nothing was left to chance in the restoration of this Bronco. Handsome, fast, and mechanically sorted to perfection, this Bronco is exactly the kind of car we all wish we could own. Here’s your chance to own a pure classic that has been meticulously restored into a really nice little Show/Driver. As a matter of reference I have been involved in the restoration of classic automobiles for the last 25 years. I have been involved in National Corvette Restorers Society, Porsche Club of America and the Mustang Club of America for over 20 years. I have been a Judge at Concour Events all over California. I have take great care is determining the accuracy of my statements regarding the condition and build quality of any car that I help to market. Please look at the many comments from cars that I have sold on eBay all over the world. If you are in Southern CA, feel free to come by and take this beauty for a test drive before you bid. This is a No-Reserve Auction and will sell to the highest bidder. Feel free to call to discuss the car or make an offer before the end of the auction. Call Frank at 949-310-6262. The owners phone number is also available to serious buyer’s. TERMS & CONDITIONS: The car may be for sale locally and we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time before the end of the auction. We do not have a Buy It Now Price listed. This is a No Reserve Auction. The car will be made available for inspection by serious bidders throughout the auction. Please e-mail me if you would like to see the car. If you prefer, we can arrange to have a qualified, independent, professional mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection for you (at your expense). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL AS A FORM OF PAYMENT. THIS IS TRUE FOR BOTH THE INITIAL DEPOSIT AS WELL AS THE FINAL PAYMENT. Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $500.00 deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction. The deposit can be made by cash (please do not mail cash!), bank check, cashier's check, or bank transfer (preferred). The remainder is due within 10 days of Auction end. The remaining balance must be made in the form of a bank transfer (preferred) Cashier's check, or bank check (all forms of payment subject to verification). PayPal will not be accepted as a form of payment for either the deposit or the final payment. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Once the final balance has been paid, title transfer paperwork will be initiated. Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, we will gladly cooperate, you can locate shippers by doing a search for “auto shippers”. We have relationships with both domestic and international shippers should you need some assistance. This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to purchase based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. 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