Ford Shows Off Wild Bronco With No Roof, No Doors, And Nothing To Lose

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is usually home to some of the most valuable supercars and classics on the planet, but at last weekend’s event, Ford brought along a rather unexpected concept. With no roof and a design celebrating the 60th anniversary of the iconic off-roader, the distinctive show car turned plenty of heads in Monterey – and for good reason.

When the original Bronco was launched in 1966, one of the available body styles was an open top, known as the U13 roadster. That model inspired the Bronco Roadster Concept presented in California.

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While developing the new-age Bronco, Ford worked with experts and enthusiasts to ensure it was a fitting successor to the original. One of these experts owned a Wimbledon White 1966 Bronco U13 roadster, and it’s that very car which inspired the concept. Despite the two vehicles being separated by 60 years, the similarities are obvious.

Beyond the concept rocking the same paint scheme, it also sits on similar wheels sourced from Fifteen52 and brandishes a red Ford script at the rear, as well as retro-inspired silver bumpers to the front and rear. Nevertheless, our favorite element are the dark red rear fenders.

Moreover, not only does the Bronco lack a roof, but it also does away with doors, which makes it perhaps the ultimate expression of open-top off-road motoring.

The interior is similarly simple and also sticks true to the original. Almost the entire dashboard has been finished in white, as has the transmission tunnel and grab handles. Catching the eye is the special silver finish on the seats. Found at the rear is a spare wheel mounted perfectly in the center of the bed.

Unfortunately, Ford does not have any plans to offer a new Bronco roadster to the public. That means this vehicle will remain a special showcase, unless a brave Bronco owner decides to create their own homage to the OG.