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New owner from Germany

tody

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Hello all, I'd like to introduce myself as a new owner all the way from Cologne, Germany.

I'm very familiar with Fords of the late 60s / early 70s. My current collection consists of a 65 Mustang Convertible 6 Cylinder, a 72 Mercury Comet 347 Stroker and a 67 Falcon Club Wagon currently undergoing total restoration. The Comet also went through a full restoration, the Mustang is in fairly original condition. I'm working on the cars myself, although I have to rely on others when it comes to paint and body work as well as high end engine stuff. But I'm not afraid of rebuilding steering boxes or setting up differentials and the likes.

Ever since seeing an early Bronco at the Seattle swap meet while on vacation nearly 10 years ago, the wife always wanted to own one. So as a 70 model popped up on german eBay, I went for it. Happy wife, happy life.
Funny enough I learned for the first time that on items with a reserve price you will not only outbid the highest bidder but automatically jump to the reserve price when bidding higher than that. So I got the bronco for 17k€.
Considering the condition - pretty dented with a sloppy repaint - I still consider this a pretty good deal. 302, 3 speed, power steering. Seems to be pretty complete.

So I'll finish this off with a pic of my new rig. Will be picking this up on a 1100km round trip on saturday!

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sprdv1

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Welcome, welcome Today, So Great to have you on board with us.

Congrats on that nice looking ride!!

Sure would like to see more pics of that collection :)
 

half cab

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Welcome to THE Bronco site. Nice looking Bronco you have.
 
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tody

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Sure, here's some pics of the other cars:

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hankjr

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May 11, 2013
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Welcome to the obsession!!!!

I'm in Germany usually once or twice a year. (Munich and Berlin) I would be happy to carry small parts with me and mail locally if that helps ( no engine blocks or frames please :) )

Next trip in October.

Hank
 

tasker

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all knowing of nothing
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very nice! LOVE the Falcon van, was my first car as a matter of fact.....welcome home!
 

sanndmann3

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Jun 13, 2007
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Welcome aboard! You found the best Early Bronco website around. lots of knowledge and helpful people.
Nice stable of cars too! :)
 

langester

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Welcome aboard! Very nice line up , glad you finally got a Bronco too!
 

bronconut73

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Aug 7, 2012
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Very nice
Welcome aboard Sir.
Very cool to have a German eb owner with us. I will enjoy watching your builds.
Franko here on CB is Austrian, he will chime in soon if he hasn't already.

Love the Comet.
Can't wait to see the Falcon Wagon.


Welcome Welcome Welcome
 

Billsboat

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Apr 3, 2013
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Welcome...great looking bronco. My 71 got me hooked on the madness. This 64 Chevy g10 is the latest in my collection
 

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Justafordguy

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Welcome and congrats on what looks like a very nice Bronco. Be sure to keep us up to date on your restoration progress.
 
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