1971 Ford Bronco 393 Stroker

Ford got in on the SUV game way back in 1965, albeit the term hadn’t been coined yet. Their Bronco would prove to be such a sales success, that collective groans were raised from the public when it bowed out in 1996, and cheers greeted the 2021 revival. This 1971 Ford Bronco is from the first generation, and comes with quite a few upgrades. The seller reports that it’s been built by an active duty Navy Seal, and bears many Seal attributes as a result. With just 1,500 miles on the build, it’s perfect for those seeking the outdoor lifestyle.

Exterior and Interior

One word to describe this 1971 Ford Bronco would be butch. Wearing a silver paintwork and rolling on Method Race bead lock 12x9 rims in black, which wear 37-inch Nitto Trail Grappler tires, nothing seems unsurmountable to this SUV. The skid plates, 2-inch body lift, 3.5-inch suspension lift and HD shackles all come together beautifully, and you can see the Fox bypass shock absorbers with 2.5-inch reservoirs peeking out in the wheel wells. PNW Body Armor completes the outlook of this Bronco, that still wears its retro-stylized ‘Bronco’ badging in an almost humorous manner. A West Coast full roll cage is present for added protection of the cabin. The interior is similarly purposeful, with a BC Bronco dash that’s been clear powder coated, as has the center console. Four occupants can sit on Mastercraft seats with harnesses, and there’s a Sidewinder gear shifter, Ididit steering column, and a bevy of aftermarket gauges for ample monitoring. You won’t find air conditioning or slick infotainment systems here; the wind blowing through the cabin and the sounds of nature (plus the engine) are your climate control and sound system.

Engine

Under the skin, there are even more mods on this 1971 Ford Bronco. Let’s start with the engine, a monster 351ci V8 that’s been enhanced to 393 stroker specification, and is far meatier than the largest 302ci offering that Ford offered on the first-generation Bronco. It has Holley Sniper electronic fuel injection, Shorty headers, Wild Horses hydroboost, 351W Bronco sump oil pan, BC Bronco serpentine set-up, MSD 6 ignition box, and more, and sends drive to all four wheels via a fully built 700R4 automatic transmission, Tom Woods drive shafts, ARB lockers, 78/79 full-width Dana 44 axles, and 35 spline chromed axle shafts. PSC steering assist makes maneuvering easier, and a Sherman 23-gallon fuel tank ensures extended range in the middle of nowhere.