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LOT #1001.1



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        THREE FOR                           First-generation Ford Broncos were   In fact, savvy buyers will have a
                                            known for their toughness and
                                                                                choice of three original ’77 Broncos
                                            ability to easily handle the most
                                                                                at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, all
        THE ROAD                            challenging terrain, which made     selling at No Reserve. Each of the
                                                                                three is in outstanding condition
                                            them popular when they were
        THESE BEAUTIFUL UNCUT               produced from 1966 to 1977.         and presents impressively. All three
                                                                                have uncut bodies.
                                            It’s also a big reason why the early
        1977 BRONCOS ARE EACH               Broncos are highly coveted by SUV   These Broncos all have enclosed,
                                                                                station wagon-like roofs, a body
                                            enthusiasts today.
        OFFERED WITH NO RESERVE             The early Broncos made great        style Ford identified with the code
                                            platforms for customization, with   U-150, which differentiated this
                                            buyers often adding oversized tires   from the roadster and pickup
                                            and wheels, lift kits, winches, light   variants also available.
                                            bars and other custom elements.     The first Bronco (Lot #1001) is one
                                                                                of just 2,104 produced in Midnight
                                            The fact that so many of the early
                                            Broncos were modified makes         Blue Metallic. This vehicle, which
                                            finding pristine originals harder   was sold new at Stark Hickey West
                                            with each passing year. But at the   in Detroit, previously received a
                                            Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction,   ground-up restoration to bring it
                                            March 20-27 at WestWorld, you       back to its former glory, just as it
                                            can buy an original, first-generation   came off the assembly line. Among
                                            1977 Bronco.                        the desirable options on this
                                                                                Bronco are air conditioning – which


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