Ford Bronco

An avid reader of Fultrot sent me a picture of the Oscar winning actor Jared Leto's latest ride. And since Mr. Leto is considered to be a method actor, characterized by meticulous research and a deep understanding of the role he plays, the fact that he drives a first generation Ford Bronco painted with bright orange flames says a lot about his personality, as this is the type of ride owned by regular surfers or those who subscribe to "la joie de vivre". Interestingly, this is also my dad's favorite car.

Jared Leto showing his awesome early Ford Bronco

The 1966 Ford Bronco was conceived by Donald N. Frey, the father of Ford Mustang, and was intended to compete primarily with the Jeep CJ and the International Harvester Scout. Ford's first SUV had an all original frame, suspension, and body. Its 92-inch wheelbase made it very maneuverable, though less suited as a long distance tow vehicle.

The engine was a Ford 170 c.i. Straight -6, modified with solid valve lifters, a 6 quart oil pan, heavy duty fuel pump, oil-bath air cleaner, and a carburetor with a float bowl against tilting.

It used a conventional rear suspension, with leaf springs in a typical Hotchkiss design. A shift-on-the-fly Dana Corp. Transfer case and locking hubs were also standard but the heavy-duty suspension was an option. The production ran through 1977 and the base price was US$ 2,194 back then.

Source: Autoevolution