The original Bronco debuted on August 11, 1965, in U14 pickup, U15 wagon, and rare U13 roadster forms. The U13 roadster offered a roofless, minimalist driving experience focused on unfiltered engagement. The modern Bronco Roadster Concept serves as a faithful homage to the U13 while remaining a non-production design exercise. The concept deliberately omits modern safety items like a roll bar and three-point seat belts and uses simplified seats with lap belts, a pared-back floor, and a utilitarian rear compartment. A manual transmission is central to the concept, prioritizing driver control and engagement over convenience.
When Ford first unveiled the Bronco on August 11, 1965, it quickly earned a reputation as one of America's most versatile and adventurous vehicles. Offered in U14 pickup, U15 wagon, and the rare U13 roadster versions, the Bronco delivered off-road capability with a rugged charm that has defined the brand for decades. While the pickup and wagon dominated sales, the roadster stood out as a minimalist's dream-roofless, simple, and built for unfiltered driving experiences.
This concept lacks modern requirements such as a roll bar or three-point seat belts, reminding enthusiasts of a time when adventure was less regulated and more raw. It comes roofless, echoing the pure roadster DNA, with simplified seats featuring only lap belts. A pared-back floor and utilitarian rear compartment reinforce its throwback intentions. Even the stamped tailgate feels authentically retro, nodding to the functional design choices of the mid-1960s.
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