Vehicle Description
This spectacular one-of-a-kind custom 1975 Ford Bronco 4x4 started
as a rust-free Arizona Bronco before it began a meticulous and
documented nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration with less than 2,000
miles since completion. It is powered by a Ford Mustang 5.0-liter
fuel-injected V8 crate engine paired to a close-ratio Toploader
4-speed manual transmission. The Dana 20 twin-stick transfer case
as well as both front and rear differentials have been completely
gone through and powder-coated. The fuel tank is a large 23-gallon
single tank with an internal fuel pump. James Duff ceramic-coated
short tube headers coupled to a custom stainless-steel exhaust with
Borla mufflers give it a great on-throttle rumble. The Wilwood
master cylinder brings it all to a stop with front disc brakes and
drums in the rear. The menacing stance comes from a 2-inch body
lift, black powder-coated coils, new leaf springs, Bilstein shocks,
Hancook DynaPro MT 33-inch tires on color matched FUEL wheels with
an identical spare on a custom-fabricated and powder-coated tire
rack. It includes all-new wiring with a Ron Francis wire harness
and fuse panel connected to an Optima battery, which has been
tucked out of site under the passenger door with convenient
jumper/charging port hidden behind the front bumper. The entire
interior was coated in spray liner, and the doors and rear fenders
heavily lined with sound-deadening, while the exterior was finished
in PPG Ford Acapulco Blue paint complemented by black accents
throughout. The custom-fabricated and black powder-coated bumpers
are outfitted with black tow hooks, a 9500-pound Smittybilt winch,
and Rigid Midnight Series LED pods in the front and Rigid Ignite
Series backup LEDs in the rear. To keep with the color scheme, a
pair of black J.W. Speaker 8700 Evolution Series LED headlights,
black chrome-encased FORD grille emblem, black powder-coated roll
cage with matching leather rollbar pads and a Rigid Midnight Series
LED top light on crossbar were all added. The newly tinted windows
can be brought down with ease with black billet window cranks. If
more air is needed, custom dials control the Vintage Air heating
and air conditioning system and a VIAIR onboard air compressor
system with a 2.5-gallon tank and inconspicuous quick air connect
chuck behind the secondary gas cap that makes sure tire pressure is
always dialed in. New reclining front seats and rear bench have
been professionally upholstered in black leather complimented with
blue Bentley-style double diamond stitching and retracting 3-point
seat belts for safety. This is all complemented by a custom dash
with a Dakota Digital blue LED 6-gauge setup, air compressor gauge,
LED rocker switches, air conditioning vents and USB ports, a new
tilt column with power steering Lecara steering wheel and Lokar
black billet pedals. The spacious custom center console not only
has a locking door, matching leather upholstered arm pad, front and
rear drink holders, and USB power ports, but also houses a
Bluetooth/USB/Pandora Alpine head unit that is connected to a
hidden JL Audio 5-channel 500-watt amp and digital sound processor,
which powers the four JL Audio speakers and 10-inch JL Audio
subwoofer all housed in custom-built panels. A custom soft-top,
build photos documenting restoration and the original speedometer
are all included. This well-executed custom Bronco has been turned
into a modern-day classic with some of the greatest technology and
is offered from the personal collection of Barrett-Jackson
Executive Vice President and General Manager Nick Cardinale.
