Up next An Off-Road Rebuild Masterpiece: Inside Stoffregen Motorsports’ Toyota BJ74 Transformation Published on November 04, 2024 Author Chris Collard Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 A Passion for Broncos: Todd Zuercher’s 4×4 Tribute Several years before he landed a legal driver’s license, author Todd Zuercher began his Bronco life in the mountains of Northern Arizona behind the wheel of his parents’ 1969 wagon. Those backcountry adventures cutting firewood and camping planted a seed of inspiration which germinated into a 40-year love affair with the breed. As a collector and ardent disciple of all things Bronco, his encyclopedic knowledge of Ford’s off-road pony rendered him the perfect candidate to pen its chronicle. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter With its unveiling in 1965, the Bronco not only captured the hearts of Ford devotees, but the heart of America. Hunters, fishermen, and outdoor adventurers found this new SUV the perfect vehicle for getting out in the backcountry, and in the following decades it would enjoy both the thrill of victory and agony of defeat. Ford Bronco – A History of Ford’s Legendary 4×4 transports us on a journey through time with exceptional detail, delving into early engineering and development, power and drivetrain advancements through the decades, and various models. Indianapolis 500 champ Parnelli Jones was bitten by the Bronco bug, and built his legendary Big Oly for racing the NORRA Mexican 1000. An entire section, Broncos in Competition, is dedicated to Bill Stroppe’s work with Ford in crafting their off-road racing program, the legendary Rod Hall and his 1969 Mexican 1000 victory, and Indianapolis 500 champion Parnelli Jones’ development of Big Oly. Other chapters include Bronco’s transition into the full-size market, the introduction of the m Author Todd Zuercher. ore economical Bronco II, the platform’s retirement in 1996, and even the O.J. Simpson debacle. Ford Bronco – A History of Ford’s Legendary 4×4 has become the definitive source of information for this stallion of the desert, and with Ford resurrecting the Bronco in 2021 it has become a must-read for Bronco aficionados young and old. As for Zuercher, the 1969 bobtail he learned to drive in is still resting comfortably in the family corral. Available through Amazon or www.cartechbooks.com Ford Bronco – A History of Ford’s Legendary 4x4 takes us back to the beginning, and Ford’s early development of the Bronco and prototype platforms. Image 1 of 6
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