An iconic 1970s engine that was transformed into an electric vehicle after a massive £450,000 overhaul is up for auction.
The first of its kind 1972 Zero Labs Bronco will be up for grabs on the SBX cars site – a luxury vehicle auction house – after four years in development.
The reconditioned all-electric Bronco rebuilt with the original metal and a traditional bamboo dash.
It also features details with white leather and has a nickel plated cabin.
The car is powered by a BorgWarner battery, with three-pedal manual transmission.
Over £447,108 has been spent on the Bronco in production costs alone but no sale price is currently listed for the vehicle.
The car, which has only driven 3,000 kilometres, is finished in metallic silver white and should have “started a revolution in electric vehicles”.
The listing states: “California-based Zero Labs has been making waves in the auto world with spectacular remastering of classic vehicles that blend cutting-edge modern engineering and bespoke design with revered vintage rides like the Ford Bronco.
“And the copy that is auctioned is the first product.
“It mainly highlights the four years of engineering and innovation it took to make this eye-catching all-electric look a reality, but suffice it to say, this 1972 Bronco is like nothing else in the world. “
The vehicle was purchased by Zero Labs in 2016 and completely rebuilt.
It was primarily used as a show car for demonstrations and media events.
The car is a “masterpiece” thanks to its “state-of-the-art” generation and features.
The listing adds: “This is a vehicle sure to be the highlight of any ultra-high-end collection.”
It comes as The Sun reported on the electric cars it will get its hands on in the new year.
Currently, the UK’s cheapest new EV, the Dacia Spring, starts at just £14,495.
And while that price may not be surpassed for some time (as far as we know), the revamped all-electric Renault Twingo will be.
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