Ford Bronco: Off-Road SUV Review

cazalea · 2025-06-13T18:04:33Z

Explore Solvang's unique car rental scene with 'Broncows' and electric Mini Mokes. cazalea's post covers quirky vehicles, BMW test cars, and MV Agusta motorcycles.

In a captivating post, cazalea takes readers on a unique tour of Solvang, California, highlighting an unusual car rental concept featuring 'Broncows' and electric Mini Moke clones. This exploration delves into the quirky automotive landscape of the tourist town, offering a glimpse into local marketing ingenuity and unexpected vehicle sightings. cazalea's observations provide a fascinating look at how different vehicles cater to distinct customer profiles in a niche market.

In Solvang we came across a car lot that was renting to tourists (or wanted to be renting). Its stock? Electric Mini Moke (clones) and Ford Broncows.

What's a Broncow? This is:

A marketing idea from Vreeland Ford (nearby) and available for $79 an hour or $149 a day, for the tourist desperate to get around and with little or no self-respect

The electric mokes are similar in concept and I suspect would appeal to a different profile customer.

Finally two cars I spotted, a BMW camouflaged test car

and a Bentley being used as a minivan or pickup!

Motorcycle Museum I didn't recognize any MV Augustas but they have 3 !

One of several clock shops - nothing but stuff I wouldn't buy (except maybe the Math clock)

Key Points from the Discussion

The Solvang Motorcycle Museum boasts a collection of three MV Agusta motorcycles, including an AGO model, which is a notable highlight for enthusiasts.
The 'Broncow' rental concept, while humorous, appears to pander to certain stereotypes, and its appeal might be limited to specific tourist demographics.
The BMW test car spotted in Solvang, despite being camouflaged, raises questions about the necessity of such concealment for models potentially already released in other markets or for non-electric variants, as it does not resemble the 'Neue Klasse' electric platform.
The 'math clock' found in one of Solvang's clock shops is noted for its unique and 'geeky' appeal.

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cazalea

Jun 13, 2025

Not the man-liest place to visit, if you know what I mean

AuHavrePro

Jun 13, 2025

I'd love to see that AGO in person 😎👌. Also, the math clock is as geeky as it is kewl 😁....

KMII

Jun 13, 2025

The Broncow is hilarious. Not something I would rent in those state but kind of trying to pander to certain stereotypes 😉

cazalea

Jun 13, 2025

There are 3 MV Agusta bikes! Link https://www.motosolvang.com/the-collection/

cazalea

Jun 13, 2025

Camo seemed wasteful but who knows

KMII

Jun 14, 2025

And it doesn’t look electric, either (plus that would be the Neue Klasse), which looks different 🤷🏻‍♂️

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