1981 Ford Bronco Montana Lobo Concept: A Look At Its 5 Most Unique Features

1981 Ford Bronco Montana Lobo Concept: A Look At Its 5 Most Unique Features

1981 Ford Bronco Montana Lobo Concept: A Look At Its 5 Most Unique Features

Featuring Ford’s renowned 5.0 liter V8 engine, the Montana Lobo Concept sported a distinctive angular body design that preceded Tesla’s Cybertruck. Its open rear bed included hemp-covered bench seats, a sliding glass door separating it from the cab, and utilitarian features such as a built-in ramp in the tailgate and lockable storage compartments behind the Plexiglas bubble-style front doors. The vehicle also boasted off-road lights on the T-top roof, fender flares seamlessly connecting to the running boards, and twin exhausts.

Equipped with BF Goodrich all-terrain tires and a solid Dana 44 front axle, the Montana Lobo was designed for off-road adventures. It also incorporated advanced features for its time, such as digital instruments and ventilated seats. However, the vehicle remained at the concept stage and its unique design may have posed challenges in side-impact crash tests, limiting its potential popularity. Additionally, a long whip-style antenna near the tailgate raised questions about its purpose, whether for CB or standard radio use.