Ford's latest Bronco models are a tribute to the 1970s

Ford has unveiled two new versions of its 2025 Bronco which offer a window into the past, with both heavily inspired by iconic variants from the 1970s, including the original Baja Bronco.

The first of the models to be revealed was the Bronco Free Wheeling – an appearance package available for the Big Bend trim level.

The new Bronco's Free Wheeling package gives a clear nod to the original of the late 1970s (Image: Ford Motor Company)

Featuring reflective red-to-yellow gradient stripes running down the side, it's a throwback to a package by the same name which was offered on everything from the original Bronco to the Econoline van from the late '70s to the early '80s.

The bold stripes are continued on the inside, where the matching seat upholstery stands out from a mile away, while the exterior badging and wheel design are also throwbacks to the look of the original.

The iconic yellow, orange, and red colour scheme carries through to the interior upholstery (Image: Ford Motor Company)

For those feeling bold (and brave) enough, there's even an accompanying merch line featuring the extreme colour scheme.

But what's really exciting is the most recent of these retro-inspired models to break cover, with the uprated Stroppe Special Edition paying homage to the original Baja Bronco.

This Bronco prepared by Bill Stroppe was the first and only stock 4x4 to win outright at Baja 1000 back in 1969 (Image: Ford Motor Company)

Featuring an orange, white, and blue paint scheme with a matte black bonnet and tailgate, the colours are a nod to a Bronco prepared by Bill Stroppe which in 1969 recorded the first and only outright Baja 1000 win by a stock 4x4.

After that victory, Stroppe-modified versions of the Bronco were later available to customers in the following years.

The uprated Fox suspension isn't the only off-road-ready upgrade to the new Stroppe Special, with removable side steps and integrated rock rails, a disconnecting stabiliser bar, and beadlock-capable wheels shod in 35-inch Goodyear Territory RT tyres also part of the package.

The Stroppe Special Edition earns more than just a paint job, with uprated suspension ensuring it's as capable off-road as the original (Image: Ford Motor Company)

Although the new Ford Bronco isn't sold straight from the factory in Australia, despite sharing the Ranger's Australian-developed T6.2 platform, there are a growing number of companies which will bring it Down Under for you.

Both American Car Company on the Gold Coast and Crossover Car Conversions in Melbourne offer right-hand drive conversion work on the model, although with the amount of work that goes into such a job, it won't come cheap.

The Ford Bronco is just one of many retro-styled 4x4s on sale today, with plenty of others such as the Land Rover Defender and Ineos Grenadier also available in Australia.