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Ford Bronco R Built for Baja

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Ford Bronco R Built for Baja


by Michael Satterfield – 11/04/2019

There have been a number of leaks and much speculation about what the production version of the Ford Bronco will look like and today, Ford dropped the biggest hint we have seen yet. The Baja 1000 ready Bronco R. Ford decided to unveil the Bronco R alongside the classic Bronco that Rod Hall and Larry Minor famously drove to an overall win 50 years ago at the 1969 Baja 1000. Inspired by her Grandfather Shelby Hall, Rod’s granddaughter, wild pilot the Bronco R for a segment of the grueling 1,000-mile race across Mexico.

Ford Bronco R Built for Baja

Built with Ford Racing in conjunction with Geiser Bros Design and Development and Baja 1000 Trophy Truck champion Cameron Steele. The new Bronco R hopes to repeat what the original Bronco did 50 years ago, take victory at the Baja 1,000. Check out more photos of the new Bronco R below.

Ford Bronco R Built for Baja

via Ford

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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