Ford Bronco formerly owned by Gilles Villeneuve 1976

1976 – Ford Bronco formerly owned by Gilles Villeneuve

Original Canadian registration document

Registered to Entr. Gilles Villeneuve

Original Canadian registration title

In the name of Gilles Villeneuve Enterprises

Vehicle sold without MOT

Sold without MOT

Chassis no. U15GLB09627

Undoubtedly one of the favourite leisure vehicles of the legendary Gilles Villeneuve…

Undoubtedly one of the favourite leisure vehicles of the legendary Gilles Villeneuve…

• Like the Mustang – and at the same time – the Bronco created a new automotive genre, which led to a fierce battle between the four giants of the American automotive industry. Whilst the Mustang indeed ushered in the ‘pony car’ phenomenon, the Bronco launched the trend for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs). From 1966 onwards, this legendary off-roader immediately stood out from the rugged Jeeps, Land Rovers and serious Toyota FJ40s, which until then had been nothing more than uncompromising, purely utilitarian 4x4s, offering little in the way of comfort or options
• In the early 1960s, off-roading was a booming pastime across the Atlantic, offering an immense playground to explore and rediscover, made up of deserts and rocky cliffs to climb. In this burgeoning trend, only the agricultural machinery brand International Harvester offered a vehicle that was more or less suitable: the Scout. But with a limited distribution network, its success was only moderate.
• And that’s when the Dearborn giant stepped in, with a 4x4 offering power and laid-back style (with a colour range borrowed from the Mustang!), capable of appealing to cowboys, surfers and Baja racers alike! It would take three years for its biggest rival, Chevrolet, to catch up, with the Chevrolet Blazer.
• The most beautiful and desirable of the five generations of Bronco is, of course, the first, 1966–1977, offering a design unlike any other, and a purity sought after today. The example featured in these pages rolled off the production line in 1976, commissioned by Gilles Villeneuve, already at the peak of his art and finally making his way into F1… Now a professional driver and earning a good living, he gave his new toy an incredible build, worthy of the Broncos that made their mark in the famous US Baja races. Wide wings, reinforced suspension, twin fuel tanks, a tuned 5-litre engine, a Doug Nash 5-speed drag racing gearbox, a Hurst Competition shifter, Recaro bucket seats and a mechanical winch: the performance matches the hyper-aggressive look of the machine, which the ‘Little Prince’ of Scuderia Ferrari would use in his spare time, in the wilds of his beloved Quebec.
• This legendary Bronco is presented in its strictly original configuration, untouched since the death of the legendary Canadian driver, original number plate included. A few period photos can be found online, and we know the vehicle was used by Gilles Villeneuve in Monaco and the Alps. It is a unique restoration project and a must-have for any Prancing Horse enthusiast, ideal for towing his racing Ferrari…

• Like the Mustang – and at the same time – the Bronco created a new automotive category, which led to a fierce battle between the four giants of the American car industry. Whilst the Mustang effectively pioneered the ‘pony car’ phenomenon, the Bronco launched the trend for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs). From 1966 onwards, this legendary off-roader immediately stood out from the rugged Jeeps, Land Rovers and the no-nonsense Toyota FJ40, which until then had been nothing more than uncompromising, purely utilitarian 4x4s, offering little in the way of comfort or options
• In the early 1960s, off-roading was a booming pastime across the Atlantic, offering a vast playground to explore and rediscover, made up of deserts and rocky cliffs to scale. In this burgeoning trend, only the agricultural machinery brand International Harvester offered a vehicle that was more or less suitable: the Scout. But with a limited distribution network, its success was only moderate.
• And that’s when the Dearborn giant stepped in, with an off-roader offering power and laid-back style (complete with a colour palette borrowed from the Mustang!), capable of appealing to cowboys, surfers and Baja racers alike! It would take its biggest rival, Chevrolet, three years to catch up, with the Chevrolet Blazer.
• The most beautiful and desirable of the five generations of Bronco is, of course, the first, 1966–1977, offering a design unlike any other, and a purity that is sought after today. The example featured in these pages rolled off the production line in 1976, commissioned by Gilles Villeneuve, already at the peak of his art and finally making his way into F1… Now a professional driver and earning a good living, he gave his new toy an incredible build, worthy of the Broncos that made their mark in the famous US Baja races. Wide wings, reinforced suspension, twin fuel tanks, a tuned 5-litre engine, a 5-speed Doug Nash drag racing gearbox, a Hurst Competition shifter, Recaro bucket seats and a mechanical winch: the performance matched the hyper-aggressive look of the machine, which the ‘Little Prince’ of Scuderia Ferrari would use in his spare time, in the wilds of his beloved Quebec.
• This legendary Bronco is presented in its original, unaltered condition, untouched since the death of the legendary Canadian driver, complete with its original number plate. A few period photographs can be found online, and we know that the vehicle was used by Gilles Villeneuve in Monaco and in the Alps. It is a unique restoration project and a must-have for any Prancing Horse enthusiast, ideal for towing his racing Ferrari…

Est. €50,000 – €80,000 1976 – Ford Bronco ex-Gilles Villeneuve

Original Canadian registration document

Registered to Entr. Gilles Villeneuve

Original Canadian registration title

In the name of Gilles Villeneuve Enterprises

Vehicle sold without MOT

Sold without MOT

Chassis no. U15GLB09627

Undoubtedly one of the favourite leisure vehicles of the legendary Gilles Villeneuve…

Undoubtedly one of the favourite leisure vehicles of the legendary Gilles Villeneuve…

• Like the Mustang – and at the same time – the Bronco created a new automotive genre, which led to a fierce battle between the four giants of the American automotive industry. Whilst the Mustang indeed ushered in the ‘pony car’ phenomenon, the Bronco launched the trend for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs). From 1966 onwards, this legendary off-roader immediately stood out from the rugged Jeeps, Land Rovers and serious Toyota FJ40s, which until then had been nothing more than uncompromising, purely utilitarian 4x4s, offering little in the way of comfort or options
• In the early 1960s, off-roading was a booming pastime across the Atlantic, offering an immense playground to explore and rediscover, made up of deserts and rocky cliffs to climb. In this burgeoning trend, only the agricultural machinery brand International Harvester offered a vehicle that was more or less suitable: the Scout. But with a limited distribution network, its success was only moderate.
• And that’s when the Dearborn giant stepped in, with a 4x4 offering power and laid-back style (with a colour range borrowed from the Mustang!), capable of appealing to cowboys, surfers and Baja racers alike! It would take three years for its biggest rival, Chevrolet, to catch up, with the Chevrolet Blazer.
• The most beautiful and desirable of the five generations of Bronco is, of course, the first, 1966–1977, offering a design unlike any other, and a purity sought after today. The example featured in these pages rolled off the production line in 1976, commissioned by Gilles Villeneuve, already at the peak of his art and finally making his way into F1… Now a professional driver and earning a good living, he gave his new toy an incredible build, worthy of the Broncos that made their mark in the famous US Baja races. Wide wings, reinforced suspension, twin fuel tanks, a tuned 5-litre engine, a Doug Nash 5-speed drag racing gearbox, a Hurst Competition shifter, Recaro bucket seats and a mechanical winch: the performance matches the hyper-aggressive look of the machine, which the ‘Little Prince’ of Scuderia Ferrari would use in his spare time, in the wilds of his beloved Quebec.
• This legendary Bronco is presented in its strictly original configuration, untouched since the death of the legendary Canadian driver, original number plate included. A few period photos can be found online, and we know the vehicle was used by Gilles Villeneuve in Monaco and the Alps. It is a unique restoration project and a must-have for any Prancing Horse enthusiast, ideal for towing his racing Ferrari…

• Like the Mustang – and at the same time – the Bronco created a new automotive category, which led to a fierce battle between the four giants of the American car industry. Whilst the Mustang effectively pioneered the ‘pony car’ phenomenon, the Bronco launched the trend for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs). From 1966 onwards, this legendary off-roader immediately stood out from the rugged Jeeps, Land Rovers and the no-nonsense Toyota FJ40, which until then had been nothing more than uncompromising, purely utilitarian 4x4s, offering little in the way of comfort or options
• In the early 1960s, off-roading was a booming pastime across the Atlantic, offering a vast playground to explore and rediscover, made up of deserts and rocky cliffs to scale. In this burgeoning trend, only the agricultural machinery brand International Harvester offered a vehicle that was more or less suitable: the Scout. But with a limited distribution network, its success was only moderate.
• And that’s when the Dearborn giant stepped in, with an off-roader offering power and laid-back style (complete with a colour palette borrowed from the Mustang!), capable of appealing to cowboys, surfers and Baja racers alike! It would take its biggest rival, Chevrolet, three years to catch up, with the Chevrolet Blazer.
• The most beautiful and desirable of the five generations of Bronco is, of course, the first, 1966–1977, offering a design unlike any other, and a purity that is sought after today. The example featured in these pages rolled off the production line in 1976, commissioned by Gilles Villeneuve, already at the peak of his art and finally making his way into F1… Now a professional driver and earning a good living, he gave his new toy an incredible build, worthy of the Broncos that made their mark in the famous US Baja races. Wide wings, reinforced suspension, twin fuel tanks, a tuned 5-litre engine, a 5-speed Doug Nash drag racing gearbox, a Hurst Competition shifter, Recaro bucket seats and a mechanical winch: the performance matched the hyper-aggressive look of the machine, which the ‘Little Prince’ of Scuderia Ferrari would use in his spare time, in the wilds of his beloved Quebec.
• This legendary Bronco is presented in its original, unaltered condition, untouched since the death of the legendary Canadian driver, complete with its original number plate. A few period photographs can be found online, and we know that the vehicle was used by Gilles Villeneuve in Monaco and in the Alps. It is a unique restoration project and a must-have for any Prancing Horse enthusiast, ideal for towing his racing Ferrari…

Est. €50,000 – €80,000