Ford unveiled the Ford Bronco Roadster Concept at Pebble – a two-seater, manual transmission, no doors and no roof. A “countdown” manifesto to the essence of the Bronco. Series? No. Influence on series? Almost certainly.
At Ford Bronco Roadster Concept the designers asked themselves the most common sense question of the automotive 21st century: What else can we remove to make it better? They took a 6th generation two-door Bronco, blew it out of it doors, roof, rear seats and – yes – full rollover protection. The result is a minimalist off-road speedster that captures the original Bronco DNA more directly than anything in decades. Ford makes it clear: the concept not intended for production.
Details that make the concept not a “garage chop”
It's on the back machined rim Fifteen52 Analog a full reserve was attached, and the tailgate was converted into downward folding tailgate with embossed FORD lettering – as in 1966. The bumpers are simplified to visually quoting chrome classics, and the lower part of the body is painted in deep burgundy as a pleasant retro contrast Wimbledon White bodywork. Simple words, big impact.
An open experience without pretense
Interior? Silver leather on low bucket seats, painted white dash mount and floor for a “show car” feel – and you can also rinse it off with a hose. Manual transmission stands open and ready, infotainment remains a “small reminder of modernity”, but the focus is elsewhere: here there are really only two drink holders and lap beltsIf you're looking for ambient lighting in 64 colors, you're in the wrong tent.
Under the Skin: When 6G Meets OG
Although the concept is exposed, it maintains the mechanics of today's BroncoA Ford spokesperson confirmed the basis: Bronco 2-door with 2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4 and 7-speed manual transmissionIn the series range, this engine develops up to 300 hp (224 kW) and 325 lb‑ft (441 Nm) with 91-octane fuel – which for a two-seater with a mass “on a diet” is more than enough for a big smile and a little grit in the teeth. 0–100 km/h and top speed? Unpublished.
Iconic clues that count
Med easter eggs it is rotating license plate holder, so that it is readable even with the trunk lid down. The reserve is moved right behind the front seats, the back bench is in order, there are no main supports, there is no safety bar – that's literally open-air driving school. All of them carry the aforementioned Fifteen52 Analog rims, designed as a modern homage to the steel bikes of '66.
History: what does it mean? U13
The first Bronco (model year 1966) was available as U15 “wagon”, U14 “half-cab” and U13 “roadster” – the latter without doors and roof. U13 was the rarest: estimated at around 5,000 copies between the years 1966–1968 (of which 4,090 in 1966 and 212 in 1968), then it was shut down due to weak sales. It was this “sports car for off-roaders” that is the spark of today's concept.
Monterey 2025 and “60 years of Bronco”
The premiere happened on Pebble Beach Concours – Concept Lawn in the middle Monterey Car WeekThe concept is part of a broader Ford “retro wave,” which also includes Bronco 60th Anniversary Package (MY2026) - with Wimbledon White shades and a bunch of classic details. Roadster So it's a tribute and at the same time a preview of the things Ford can offer tomorrow as series additions.
Modern SUVs are richly equipped, but sometimes the boldest move is knowing what to leave at home. Bronco Roadster Concept takes us back to simplicity, where we hear the tires, feel the wind, and the sun reminds us that it's still outside - outside. Minimalism This is not a fashion statement, but a technical decision: no protective arches, no more soundproofing than necessary. It is not intended for series production, but it would be a surprise if particles – Fifteen52 rims, fold-down tailgate, simplified bumpers – wouldn’t find their way into an accessory catalog or a limited edition. If the Bronco is an “off-road Mustang,” this is its Shelby GT350 – less metal, more feeling.
Conclusion: Ford Bronco Roadster Concept
Just like the best espresso, it is Bronco Roadster Concept short, strong and without frothy milk. Remind us that driving it's not the processing of functions, but the contact: of tires, wind, people and landscape. Ford officially says that there will be no series, but listening to the crowd on Pebble and the buzz of comments, it seems inevitable that at least part of the “less is more” philosophy brought to life in equipment, special packages or future derivatives. And if the right one ever comes along Roadster to the salon, let it be manual, loud and without unnecessary menus – like this one. Until then: a concept that smells of pine trees and gasoline is perhaps the most honest Bronco recent years.