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The big news for Bronco lovers out of Detroit last week was Ford confirming the Bronco will return in 2020. But more big news in the Bronco world comes a far less publicized but no less significant unveiling of 2 historic original Broncos at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale this week.
This Bronco in particular was the bright yellow 1969 Bronco with "BOSS BRONCO" decals on its front fenders. Flared fenders, big tires, and a hood scoop are not uncommon on early Broncos but on this one they have special significance. This very truck was Ford's prototype for a proposed high-performance Bronco in 1969. Built at the legendary Ford skunk works Kar-Kraft for Ford boss "Bunkie" Knudsen it has a slew of wicked modifications like a 351 CID engine swiped from a 1969 GT350 and 4.11:1 limited slip differentials on both ends. Unfortunately when Lee Iacocca fired Bunkie Knudsen in late 1969 the Boss Bronco concept was no more, and this prototype put on a list of vehicles to be destroyed. But then Kar-Kraft was shut down and it is thought that is when the Boss Bronco escaped.
It was discovered in 2016 completely intact and in remarkable original condition. The new owner is Road & Track's own vintage car expert Colin Comer.
