This 1969 Ford Bronco is a clean-title 2-door 4x4 finished in blue and white over a gray and blue race-style interior, powered by a built 351 Windsor V8 paired with a rebuilt Ford Toploader 4-speed manual transmission and rebuilt Dana 20 transfer case. Located in Rigby, Idaho and offered with a clean California title, it was reportedly built for Baja 1000-style use but never raced. With long-travel suspension, King shocks, rebuilt driveline components, Holley Sniper EFI, 4-wheel disc brakes, beadlock-mounted Mickey Thompson tires, a cage, harnessed bucket seats, and a Currie 9-inch rear axle with Detroit Locker, this is a purpose-built early Bronco with clear desert and trail intent.
- Built 351 Windsor With Modern Fueling: The heart of the build is a 351 Windsor V8 upgraded with MSD ignition, a high-output single-wire alternator, Holley Sniper fuel injection, Aeromotive high-pressure fuel pump, protected fuel lines, and a 23-gallon stainless fuel tank. The Sniper system still needs final tuning, but the hardware points to a Bronco built for stronger drivability, easier starting, and better fuel control than a carbureted trail truck.
- Rebuilt Manual Drivetrain: The Ford Toploader 4-speed manual transmission, Dana 20 transfer case, and clutch were rebuilt by MIT in San Diego. That is a major buyer-confidence point on a modified early Bronco, where drivetrain condition matters as much as engine output.
- Locked Currie 9-Inch and Rebuilt Dana 44: The rear axle is a rebuilt Currie Ford 9-inch with a new Detroit Locker, while the front Dana 44 was rebuilt and powder coated gray by Border Parts in San Diego. This gives the Bronco a much stronger off-road foundation than a mostly stock first-gen example, especially when paired with 4-wheel disc brakes and a Wilwood high-pressure brake master cylinder.
- Baja-Inspired Suspension and Rolling Stock: The seller describes this Bronco as built for Baja 1000-style use, with long-travel suspension, custom Deaver rear leaf springs, and 33-inch Mickey Thompson MTZ P3 tires mounted on true beadlock wheels with a matching spare.
- Clean California Title, Idaho Location: The Bronco is located in Rigby, Idaho and is offered with a clean California title.
About the First-Generation Ford Bronco
The first-generation Ford Bronco, produced from 1966 through 1977, has become one of the most desirable classic 4x4 platforms in the market. Originally developed to compete with the Jeep CJ and International Scout, the early Bronco combined compact proportions, body-on-frame construction, solid axles, removable roof capability, and simple mechanicals in a package that remains highly buildable today.
The 1969 model year sits in the early portion of first-gen Bronco production, before the model evolved into the larger full-size Bronco for 1978. Today, buyers are drawn to these trucks for their short-wheelbase character, vintage design, V8 compatibility, and enormous aftermarket support, with desert-style and trail-focused builds occupying a different lane than stock restorations or polished restomods.
Powertrain
- Built 351 Windsor V8
- Rebuilt Ford Toploader 4-speed manual transmission
- Rebuilt Dana 20 transfer case
- New clutch
- Front Dana 44 rebuilt and powder coated gray by Border Parts in San Diego
- Rebuilt Currie Ford 9-inch rear axle
- New Detroit Locker in rear axle
- MSD ignition
- New single-wire high-output alternator
- New power steering pump and hoses
- New Holley Sniper fuel injection, needs tuning
- New Aeromotive high-pressure fuel pump
- New fuel lines with filters and heat protection
- New 23-gallon stainless fuel tank with skid plate and hangers
- New fuel sending unit and fuel gauge
- New aluminum radiator with dual SPAL fans and manual on/off switch
Exterior
- Blue and white exterior
- Open 2-door Bronco body
- White fender flares
- Long-travel suspension
- King shocks
- Custom Deaver rear leaf springs
- 33-inch Mickey Thompson MTZ P3 tires
- True beadlock wheels with red rings
- Matching spare
- Front auxiliary lighting
- Tube-style front bumper/light bar
- Tube-style rear bumper
- New 23-gallon stainless fuel tank with skid plate and hangers
- Front Dana 44 powder coated gray
- 4-wheel disc brakes
- Wilwood high-pressure brake master cylinder
Interior
- Gray interior with blue seats
- Race-style bucket seats
- Harnesses
- Roll cage
- Custom metal dash
- 4-speed manual shifter
- New fuel gauge
- Manual on/off switch for dual SPAL cooling fans
- Open-air cabin configuration
- Minimalist functional interior consistent with desert/trail use
Condition Notes
The Bronco is described as being in good condition and is listed with 100 miles, though buyers should confirm whether that reflects mileage since completion, since drivetrain work, or odometer mileage. The Holley Sniper fuel injection needs final tuning. The reported Viva Bronco connection is undocumented, and no additional information has been provided regarding rust, paint flaws, wiring, leaks, weather equipment, door/top inclusion, or underside condition.