{"product_id":"1972-ford-bronco-base","title":"1972 Ford Bronco Survivor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bowling Green, KY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It's Curated:\u003c\/strong\u003e This 1972 Ford Bronco Base is for sale in Bowling Green, KY. Few early Broncos survive with this degree of documented originality -- this example retains its factory Hot Ginger paint across all major body panels, its 302 V8, 3-speed column-shift manual, and 3.50 limited-slip differential, all unmodified. Built at Michigan Truck Assembly in October 1971 and originally delivered through the Salt Lake City Ford district, it spent its early decades in the high-desert climates of Utah and Idaho -- conditions that favor preservation -- before entering its current 14-year single-owner tenure in 2011. Since then it has been garage-kept, used exclusively in fair weather, and serviced well beyond mileage-based intervals. Repairs have been honest and appropriate: rockers replaced and refinished in OEM Hot Ginger, floor pans addressed, interior reupholstered in period-correct white with brown trim, and chrome refreshed on bumpers, headlamp rings, and taillight bezels. BFG AT T\/A KO LT235\/75R15 tires ride on stock 15x5.5 wheels. At 115,000 actual miles, this is a legitimate survivor -- not a restoration -- suited to the collector who values patina and provenance over perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the pictures in the gallery \u0026amp; use the contact form to get in touch with us and the seller to ask questions and\/or make an offer for this vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1972\u003cbr\u003eMake: Ford\u003cbr\u003eModel: Bronco\u003cbr\u003eTrim: Base\u003cbr\u003eDrive: 4X4\u003cbr\u003eMiles: 115,000\u003cbr\u003eMileage Verification: Actual Miles\u003cbr\u003eFuel Type: Gasoline\u003cbr\u003eTransmission: Manual (3 Pedals)\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Forward Gears: 3\u003cbr\u003eEngine: 302 V8\u003cbr\u003eExterior Color: Hot Ginger\u003cbr\u003eInterior Color: White and Brown\u003cbr\u003eState of Registration: Tennessee\u003cbr\u003eVehicle Location: Bowling Green, KY\u003cbr\u003eVIN: Available Upon Request\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Clean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Transmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngine Modifications: No\u003cbr\u003eTransmission Modifications: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain, Suspension, Tires \u0026amp; Brakes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrivetrain Modifications: No\u003cbr\u003eSuspension Modifications: No\u003cbr\u003eWheel Size and Offset: 15x5.5\u003cbr\u003eTire Brand, Model, and Size: BFG AT T\/A KO LT235\/75R15\u003cbr\u003eType of Brakes: Drum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior \u0026amp; Interior:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll body panels are original with original paint except rocker panels. Driver and Passenger side rocker panels were replaced (inner and outer) shortly after purchase. They are painted Hot Ginger (OEM matching).\u003cbr\u003eInterior seats were resurfaced prior to my ownership. The white seats were reupholstered in white with added brown trim. After purchasing, the front seat seating surfaces were replaced with matching white material.\u003cbr\u003eInterior Material: Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eInterior Modifications: No\u003cbr\u003eWorking Heat: Yes\u003cbr\u003eWorking Air Conditioning: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Notable Features or Functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered for sale is a highly original 1972 Ford Bronco survivor that retains its factory paint, body panels, drivetrain, and overall character. This Bronco has been owned by me since September 2011 and has been garage kept, regularly serviced, and used as a fair-weather weekend vehicle only during my ownership. It has never been driven in rain or wet conditions during that time. Prior to my ownership, the Bronco spent most of its life in the high-desert regions of Utah and Idaho, which is reflected in its solid structure and overall preservation. It was originally delivered through the Salt Lake City Ford district, with an early resale through Quality Motors in Salmon, Idaho. This Bronco starts easily, runs well, and drives as expected for a 54-year-old vehicle. It is not a restored or over-restored example, but rather an honest survivor showing original wear, chips, and patina consistent with age. Estimated to be approximately 95% original, with repairs performed only as necessary to maintain drivability and integrity. General Specifications • 302 V8 • 3-speed manual transmission (column shift) • 4x4 • Dual fuel tanks • Removable hard top • Manual steering and brakes Built at the Michigan Truck Assembly Plant in October 1971, this Bronco was finished in Hot Ginger with a white interior and equipped with a 302 V8, 3-speed transmission, and 3.50 limited-slip differential. Condition \u0026amp; Repairs The following repairs and maintenance items have been addressed over time: • Inner and outer rocker panels replaced (driver and passenger sides) • Driver-side floor pan replaced; passenger-side floor pan patched • Rocker panels refinished in Hot Ginger • Front grille refinished in Wimbledon White • Dash refinished in Wimbledon White • New dash pad • Original seat frames reupholstered in two-tone brown and white (extra white material included) • Floor pans refinished in black • Chrome upgrades: front \u0026amp; rear bumpers, headlamp rings, taillight bezels, side marker bezels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecent Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance performed at intervals that far exceed mileage requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical, Rust, Cosmetic Known Flaws:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRust through preset in both inner fender aprons within engine compartment above wheel wells, approximately baseball sized. Small rust through area in passenger side floor pan (above support rail). Areas are common for rust but structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel History:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ford Bronco arrived for 1966 as a purpose-built compact 4x4, engineered from a clean sheet to compete in the emerging compact off-road segment alongside rivals like the Jeep CJ-5 and International Harvester Scout. Built on a short wheelbase with coil-spring front suspension and the Dana 20 transfer case, the Bronco offered genuine off-road capability in a package sized for both trail use and everyday driving. The first generation -- which ran through 1977 -- offered the roadster, half-cab, and full wagon body styles from launch, with engine choices spanning an inline-six and an optional V8. Pre-emissions and pre-major-safety-regulation examples carry particular weight with collectors, prized for the combination of purpose-built architecture and relative mechanical simplicity that defined the original Bronco platform.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fVk-yetRiDM?si=tmjOlm8RffcH8nU8\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55260136931647,"sku":null,"price":55000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/8095\/8783\/files\/DSC_3101.jpg?v=1789415602","url":"https:\/\/curatedovrlnd.com\/products\/1972-ford-bronco-base","provider":"CURATED OVR LND","version":"1.0","type":"link"}