FL 1971 Ford Bronco Stroppe Baja Bronco

[TX SS]

Baja Bronco coming up at Mecum Auction in January 2016. Anyone know this one or guess what it will bring?

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/ford/bronco/1783959.html

 

[West Tn Dawg]

I would love to own this truck!

 

[JGbronc]

Looks like Andy's old one (Blue71). I've seen it in person and it is VERY nice. I would love to own it as well.

 

[BajaBronco]

Yup thats it. I'm curious to see where it goes!

 

[NicksTrix]

interesting the current owner is letting it go so soon. maybe too nice to drive for him. andy suffered the same thing...
beautiful truck

 

[FRANKO289]

... ok everyone ... that's the same one from last and this years super celebration EB show ??

 

[Blue71]

... ok everyone ... that's the same one from last and this years super celebration EB show ??

Franko, the one going to the auction is my first 71 Baja that I had 4 years or so ago. I sold it about 3 years ago to a gentleman in Colorado. It was a frame off, every nut and bolt. The one I had there the last couple of years in your pic above with the Cali blue front license tag is a daily driver 71 Baja.

Andy
Blue71

 

[Blue71]

Here's a pic of both of them together when I first got the one I have now on the (left) and the one that I sold and is going to Mecum on the (right.) Hope that clarifies the one I have now currently has chrome steelies instead of the wheels pictured.

Andy
Blue71

 

[FRANKO289]

So somehow it got from Colorado to Fl in the last 3 years ... yet its toooo nice to be driven !?

 

[JdoubleC]

Blue71, did you build both of those trucks?

 

[Attac]

I know it's gonna be expensive but I really want this. But my kid really does need to go to college so....I guess I won't be able to try for it.
Chuck

 

[BajaFresh75]

The first non-Icon Bronco to break 100,000 at an auction! My prediction...book it!

 

[FRANKO289]

The first non-Icon Bronco to break 100,000 at an auction! My prediction...book it!

if so ... I am going to be one of the first, shaking the hand of the @%^@ that wins it !

I got a number I am willing to pay for it ... but it nowhere near 100k ;D

I rather give N-Trix that kind of coin to make me a restomod clone !

 

[BajaFresh75]

The person buying it will be a purist putting it in his collection of other collectible autos. Like his 1967 911S that he bought 5 years ago for 35K, that is now, 135K, and his Ferrari Dino 246 that he also bought 5 years ago for 50K that is now 250K, or maybe his 2006 Ford GT that is worth double what he paid for it when new.
That's who I think will buy it...

 

[sprdv1]

The first non-Icon Bronco to break 100,000 at an auction! My prediction...book it!

It's going to bring a pretty penny I would think. That's for sure

 

[hyghlndr]

You never know until the auction closes, I have seen nice ones bring decent and junk bring a ton.

 

[FRANKO289]

One significant factor on value and collectability is on which legs the depicted horse in the emblem is standing on !

 

[BajaBronco]

The person buying it will be a purist putting it in his collection of other collectible autos. Like his 1967 911S that he bought 5 years ago for 35K, that is now, 135K, and his Ferrari Dino 246 that he also bought 5 years ago for 50K that is now 250K, or maybe his 2006 Ford GT that is worth double what he paid for it when new.
That's who I think will buy it...

Man, that is just silly - it'll go to one of us rockcrawlers for sure.

JK I agree. It will round out someones nice collection.

 

[BajaFresh75]

One significant factor on value and collectability is on which legs the depicted horse in the emblem is standing on !

Good one!

 

[Whoaa]

Wow, I didn't realize these model had so much value.

The cost for a paid-for restoration from one the major shops varies greatly, but always seems to in the $90k-140k range.

Its a pleasant delight to see classic Bronco's keep increasing in value and collectability. I'm always open for new and interesting investments.

Classic Piper airplanes did the same thing. I used to buy em' for $30 - 50k, the last one I sold for $93k and gave the buyer a great deal!