This Bronco is unlike any other Bronco used by the MSP.  Most people are familiar with the "Truck Team" Broncos used for years, all of which were used for commercial enforcement.  This was not one of them.  When this vehicle first went into service, it was shipped to and used on Nantucket Island as a patrol vehicle.  Yes, it even patrolled the beaches!  The MSP are very picky about their fleet looking consistent.  This vehicle, was an exception while it was on Nantucket Island for seven years.  To save funds, the MSP never painted this vehicle their signature "French and Electric Blue" yet was still a marked (had all decals mounted) patrol vehicle.  On top of that, this vehicle also had two spotlights, which is unheard of for the MSP.  While on the island, the original trooper assigned to this vehicle made modifications including the removal of the grill guard, relocation of blue lights, added a Whelen Edge lightbar, added rain guards and most notably, new American Racing Wheels.  Normally such modifications are frowned upon, however since this vehicle was stuck on the island, no one ever really knew the difference.  Today, it simply makes it that extra special and unique.

*From the Collection of: Ralph Carter

*Photo Provided By: Tallen

*Photo By: M. Rubino

After those seven years, it was brought back to the mainland and brought to Framingham.  During this move, to make this vehicle look more consistent with the fleet, the vehicle was repainted (this time their signature French and Electric Blue), the passenger side spotlight was removed and filled, lightbar and some lights were changed.  At some point the Whelen Edge bar that was added by the trooper on Nantucket Island was removed and was replaced with a Whelen B-Link 10000.

Although I have equipped this Bronco with the correct lighting from how it looked prior to being auctioned (minus the lightbar, incorrect center console and antenna I converted for CB use when towing), please know that this vehicle still needs work.  Since this Bronco still wears the original paint (all but the front hood), this truck is in need of a paint job and minor bodywork (roof has a few dents from the lightbar feet, rust blisters starting in rear and the common rust on the radiator support is apparent).

When this Bronco is restored, it will remain the current MSP two-toned paint scheme, return to dual spotlights (undetermined), feature a correct MSP-spec and round seal branded Whelen B-Link 10000 strobe bar, feature a custom console containing vintage-correct equipment and much more! Since this Bronco had two completely different looks, when restoring it, I want to maintain the most historic characteristics from both appearances. This is an important vehicle in Massachusetts State Police and Nantucket Island history and it is my goal to preserve this Bronco for many years to come.