1983 Ford Bronco 4x4 Dobbs-Stroppe Team Chase Car
Permission given by Brian Hanold on 2/14/18
Part of the prestigious "Hal Sealund Off-Road Bronco Collection", Hal is known for his participation in the Score International, Mint 400, Parker & other off-racing series. During this time he partnered with John Karp to fill the need and development in the Bronco aftermarket off-road prep & parts category with "K-Bar-S Bronco Specialties". His knowledge, enthusiasm and collecting continues today...
This attention grabbing 3rd generation full-size specimen was purchased directly from "Jimmy Dobbs Motorsports" where it had been utilized as a support and/or recovery vehicle during 1980's off-road events. The legendary "Stroppe Team" sponsored original paint/graphics scheme mirrors the #81 Ford F-150 raced by Jimmy Dobbs & Syd Butler during that era. Shortly after it's purchase in 2005, Hal turned it over to the legendary "Kenny Youngblood" of K-Bar-S for some period off-road enhancements including a completely restyled interior with custom race quality full roll-cage, structure suspended race seats/controls, race inspired front/rear bumpers and front suspension updates...
Body & Exterior: Vin#1FMEU15FXDLA57268, non-modified rust free factory body, original "Bill Stroppe Ford Race Team" paint scheme/graphics, upgraded "Kenny Younblood" designed front/rear bumpers, PIAA off-road lamps, aluminum slotted mag wheels with matching spare, Yokohama Geolander off-road radial tires and Dobbs custom side exit exhaust ports..
Interior & Related: Custom fabricated Kenny Youngblood of K-Bar-S off-road race inspired full roll-cage, spare & jack mounts, tan upholstered race bucket seats & black carpet, RCI 5 point harness safety belts, cage mount off road shifter, AutoMeter Tach/Temp gauge pod, factory air-conditioning, AM/FM CD audio, leather wrapped aluminum steering wheel...
Power-Train & Chassis: Ford 302 performance crate engine, aluminum cylinder heads, Edelbrock intake manifold & 4bbl carburetor, "Dobbs" ball-milled air-filter housing, Mallory distributor, short tube headers w/custom dual exhaust, factory automatic transmission & F/R 8.8 differentials, estimated 4" lift, new front off-road radius arms, Rancho quad front shocks & front coil springs, power front Disc brakes/drum rear and skid plates...
This attention grabbing 3rd generation full-size specimen was purchased directly from "Jimmy Dobbs Motorsports" where it had been utilized as a support and/or recovery vehicle during 1980's off-road events. The legendary "Stroppe Team" sponsored original paint/graphics scheme mirrors the #81 Ford F-150 raced by Jimmy Dobbs & Syd Butler during that era. Shortly after it's purchase in 2005, Hal turned it over to the legendary "Kenny Youngblood" of K-Bar-S for some period off-road enhancements including a completely restyled interior with custom race quality full roll-cage, structure suspended race seats/controls, race inspired front/rear bumpers and front suspension updates...
Body & Exterior: Vin#1FMEU15FXDLA57268, non-modified rust free factory body, original "Bill Stroppe Ford Race Team" paint scheme/graphics, upgraded "Kenny Younblood" designed front/rear bumpers, PIAA off-road lamps, aluminum slotted mag wheels with matching spare, Yokohama Geolander off-road radial tires and Dobbs custom side exit exhaust ports..
Interior & Related: Custom fabricated Kenny Youngblood of K-Bar-S off-road race inspired full roll-cage, spare & jack mounts, tan upholstered race bucket seats & black carpet, RCI 5 point harness safety belts, cage mount off road shifter, AutoMeter Tach/Temp gauge pod, factory air-conditioning, AM/FM CD audio, leather wrapped aluminum steering wheel...
Power-Train & Chassis: Ford 302 performance crate engine, aluminum cylinder heads, Edelbrock intake manifold & 4bbl carburetor, "Dobbs" ball-milled air-filter housing, Mallory distributor, short tube headers w/custom dual exhaust, factory automatic transmission & F/R 8.8 differentials, estimated 4" lift, new front off-road radius arms, Rancho quad front shocks & front coil springs, power front Disc brakes/drum rear and skid plates...