Vehicle Description
Having sold more of these early Broncos than just about any other
dealer in the world, we have a pretty good handle on what makes
them so special. This absolutely STUNNING 1976 Ford Bronco 4x4
Restomod offers 347 Stroker V8 power, a performance-built AOD
4-speed automatic transmission, an awesome color combination, great
options, and that killer Early Bronco look that changed the world's
SUV game forever.
In our expert opinion, the best Broncos stick close to the factory
Ford recipe instead of going too hardcore into modernity.
Modifications are a matter of taste, but just about everyone can
agree that this fully restored Copper Metallic 4x4 is a
great-looking truck. You can't go wrong with a high-impact color
like the bright copper that adorns this beautiful, laser-straight
steel body, since it's going to be high-visibility no matter what
you do, so you might as well lean into all that attention.
Thankfully, the paint and bodywork was done the right way to a very
high standard, and it looks like it was very recently finished with
a deep luster, crystal-clear clarity, and consistent uniformity
throughout. It's one of the nicer paint jobs you'll ever see on a
vintage SUV, and the body looks so good it's obvious it was never
ridden hard and put up wet. Great panel fit and a killer shine to
the paint don't hide any nasty secrets underneath and the satin
black front grille and removable top offers nice contrast to the
copper finish. It's an original 'U15' Bronco, which means it was
born with a full hardtop and backseat, but during the restoration
the builders added the half-cab top to make it a bit more
versatile. Thankfully, they left the seat bolts, so it could always
be converted back, but for now it more pickup than SUV, complete
with a diamond-plate toolbox mounted in the bed. The bright chrome
bumper and bumper guards up front add bling, as do the
laser-straight profile spears adorning the flanks and tailgate, and
all the remaining trim around the glass, door handles, side
mirrors, and even the gas caps and badges shine up beautifully
against the finish. Oversized rear fender flares, a heavy-duty rear
bumper, and swing-away spare tire with a matching rim all add to
the Bronco's beefy attitude, proving that beauty and brawn can
indeed mix cohesively.
The interior is relatively basic, yes, but it's fresh and does
'basic' with lots of style. The custom bucket seats are sportier,
better sculpted, and a lot more comfortable than the stock units,
and they've been upholstered in elegant tan leather that's as
supple as it is durable. A Tuffy-box center console features an
upholstered arm rest that matches the hides on the seats, while
custom door cards were fabricated to include map pockets and big
Kicker spears. A thick, black dash pad really makes things feel
more civilized inside, as does the taut vinyl floor-lining that
insulates the cab from below, while a custom roll bar was fastened
directly to the frame to stiffen the body and provide safety out on
the trails. We love that they restored a vintage, dual-ring Ford
steering wheel rather than swapping in some off-the-shelf unit like
most builds do, as it really elevates the level of the build
inside, and it was mounted atop an Ididit tilt column that gives
the driver a lot more room in the cockpit. A column shifter means
this is a 'set-it and forget-it' cruiser and the transfer case
shifter is a short reach away, while the steel dashboard was
repainted white (like almost every Early Bronco, regardless of
original color combination) and filled with refurbished gauges and
a Painless wiring harness, fresh knobs and switches, a Retro-Sound
AM/FM/AUX stereo, and a full Vintage Air A/C unit that blows ice
cold. Other amenities include a module for the Holley Sniper EFI
system, synchronized wipers with washers, cup holders, shoulder
seatbelts, cup holders, and upgraded Kicker speakers. And while
your first choice will always be to drive the Bronco alfresco, the
removable hardtop does seal up nicely, while the rear bed area was
professionally lined with black spray-in bedliner material for a
very clean, finished look.
Under the hood, the 302 V8 crate engine was balanced, bored, and
stroked to 347 cubic inches and runs like a dream today. Torquey,
smooth, and way fun to drive, it matches the Bronco's personality
perfectly. Appearing relatively stock and very clean, there are
several choice upgrades under the hood, including Edelbrock
aluminum heads, a Comp cam, a Holley Sniper EFI system, an
Edelbrock dual-plane intake, a serpentine belt/pulley system, and
long-tube headers at the flanks. More vintage Mustang than Bronco,
it's an incredibly strong runner that breathes easy through that
custom air cleaner and cone filter up top, and the bark from the
dual exhaust system makes it a lot of fun to run it through the
gears, on road or off. The AOD 4-speed automatic transmission
shifts crisply and spins upgraded Tom Woods driveshafts that feed
heavy-duty axles fore and aft that never seem to mind the work
off-roading. There's a recent set of Bilstein shocks underneath
that help set that wicked stance, along with a steering stabilizer,
upgraded radius arms, and all-new steering components that feature
an AGR power steering box that help this Early Bronco track
straight. Wilwood power front disc brakes stop the truck on a dime,
while bright Pacer alloys are wrapped in meaty 33x10.5x15
BFGoodrich T/A white-letter radials that finish the look
perfectly.
Make no mistake, Early Broncos are red hot and this one is an
excellent example that's ready to show-or-go right now. Whatever
the terrain, this Bronco 4x4 is always entertaining. Call
today!