1966 Dr. Pepper Bronco

[Cactus killer]

Check out this Bronco we got in at the Shop, it is a 1966 U15 with low miles on it. they say the first one sold in El Paso 1-25-66 at El Paso Ford now Casa Ford check out the actual sales receipt 1/2 page that is it, nothing like todays contracts. We are still doing research but check out the buyer and options too bad we can't buy Broncos for this kind of money today.

 

[Yeller]

That's really cool Jason!

 

[ared77]

Very cool and interesting. So am I understanding correctly that the local Dr Pepper plant bought it? I also notice Barq's name and that is a root beer that I sell in my vending machines.

 

[okie4570]

That's good stuff thanks for sharing! Had a few changes and some new paint at some point but what a great find!! Wonder how many miles are really on it?

 

[Lewko66u13]

So cool! Love 66s

 

[Bitch'nBronco]

Very cool find!

 

[tasker]

nice!!!

 

[fordfan]

Yes. That is cool for sure, Jason. I wonder what happened to the 16" wheels and why they changed the instrument cluster? That interior decor is "Dr. Pepper" for sure!....complete with a gun rack and a fire extinguisher!

 

[Cactus killer]

Yes. That is cool for sure, Jason. I wonder what happened to the 16" wheels and why they changed the instrument cluster? That interior decor is "Dr. Pepper" for sure!....complete with a gun rack and a fire extinguisher!

The wheels are 16" not sure what hub cabs would have been on there with the 16' option. We have only installed a battery and are testing lights and electrical now.

 

[Cactus killer]

That's good stuff thanks for sharing! Had a few changes and some new paint at some point but what a great find!! Wonder how many miles are really on it?

I am thinking they used some whatever paint when the dealer painted the hood and top to match "Tutone red and white"

 

[Cactus killer]

Very cool and interesting. So am I understanding correctly that the local Dr Pepper plant bought it? I also notice Barq's name and that is a root beer that I sell in my vending machines.

Yes Barqs of El Paso is what I would guess.
I am looking into the El Paso Dr Pepper bottling plant to see if they have any old photos of it.

 

[Bonefizz]

What a great find! I love it!

 

[rixtasan]

Very cool story! I’m an El Pasoan, born and raised. Check your messages. I may be able to help get more information.

 

[okie4570]

The wheels are 16" not sure what hub cabs would have been on there with the 16' option. We have only installed a battery and are testing lights and electrical now.

Ford didn't make any 16" caps specifically for the bronco, so those are truck caps I guess?

 

[Slowleak]

I’m wondering how that speedometer needle got bent. Somebody musta really been in a hurry.

 

[toddz69]

Ford didn't make any 16" caps specifically for the bronco, so those are truck caps I guess?

Yeah, those are late 70s/early 80s truck hubcaps.

Todd Z.

 

[eaglenest66]

Nice! Can you post a picture of the vin tag? Looks like an original raven black rig.

 

[fordfan]

Ford didn't make any 16" caps specifically for the bronco, so those are truck caps I guess?

Most Ford 'dog dish' style caps will work on the factory 16" wheels, and Bobby is right about Broncos with 16" wheels from the factory not having caps. I guess that's why I didn't recognize that they were 16"..... because I couldn't see the wheel for the caps... It's easy for me to tell if I can see all the wheel.

 

[sprdv1]

Awesome Jason. Thanks for sharing

 

[sprdv1]

Yes Barqs of El Paso is what I would guess.
I am looking into the El Paso Dr Pepper bottling plant to see if they have any old photos of it.

Always cool when you can get the pics to go w/the history good luck