Vehicle Description
The Early Ford Broncos pretty much created the modern SUV craze.
Technically, there were others before the Bronco, but few combined
utility, rugged good looks, and go-anywhere abilities as well as
the Ford. This dialed-in 1970 Ford Bronco 4x4 Restomod is an
excellent, updated example of the uber-popular breed, and it's set
up properly with a lot of upgrades that make it a pleasure to
drive, on-road or off. With a Ford Lightning-spec 351 V8 under the
hood, a 5-speed gearbox, choice options like 4-wheel disc brakes
and cold A/C, and a drop-dead gorgeous Red-on-Black color
combination, this Early Bronco is one of the cleanest, most
practical, powerful, and road-ready beauties we've ever featured.
They don't get much better than this...
Part of the Bronco's appeal is most definitely that legendary look.
Not too big, not too small, but just right to be comfortable yet
maneuverable out in the wild. The new Bronco tried to replicate it,
and although Ford's new retro entry comes close, it's just not the
same as the vintage hauler the entire world loves. It's classic,
upright profile is instantly identifiable from a mile away, and
when lifted and covered in a high-impact paint job like this one,
it attracts crows like moths to the flame. Of course, this lifted
beauty has been professionally augmented and features wide fender
flares to cover the oversized Mud-Terrain rubber and blacked-out
Mickey Thompson wheels and it even has a multi-point roll cage
inside that's just as much a safety feature as it is a styling
statement when the hard top is off. The bright red paint job was
finished to a very high standard, and with only 863 miles on the
build it's still incredibly fresh, featuring a strong,
driver-quality presentation with only minor imperfections to speak
of. The bodywork is in great shape too, with great gaps, straight
panels, and no dings or dents in the sheetmetal to report, meaning
the finish went on smooth and uniform. That bright red shade is
enhanced with black exterior accents including the 'Stinger' bumper
up front that comes complete with a mounted Smittybuilt winch and
an LED lightbar, black gaskets around the fender flares and all the
glass, blacked-out Bronco fender badges and 'FORD' tailgate
lettering, heavy-duty step-bars at the flanks, the matching
heavy-duty rear bumper and spare tire carrier out back, along with
all the miscellaneous accoutrements - including blacked-out wipers,
side mirrors, door hardware, and a sporty black gas cap. A
fiberglass cowl hood was added to kick the aggression up a bit, and
it's a perfect complement to the hardcore Stinger bumper and
oversized fender flares, while the iconic silver grille up front
adds a little flash punctuated further by a pair of LED
headlights.
The interior has been tastefully modified without diminishing any
of the truck's legendary functionality. Durable, plush black
carpets protect the floors and reduce road noise, pleated vinyl
door cards with bright accents punch-up the door panels, a taut
headliner lines the roof, and the black-and-silver painted dash is
protected by a thick, vinyl pad up top. It doesn't stop there
though, with upgrades like the high-back bucket seats up front
framed around a Tuffy box center console, a leather-wrapped Ididit
steering wheel mounted on a tilt column, and a multi-point roll
cage all add a whole new dimension inside. The dash was reworked to
accommodate a full array of AutoMeter ProComp gauges, switches, and
toggles to monitor the truck's vitals, a big tachometer was mounted
atop the dash to monitor the revs, Vintage A/C keeps the cabin
comfortable, and there's even a matching back seat so you can take
the party with you wherever you go. A tall TBP shifter manages the
5-speed gearbox and feels great in the hands of the driver, as does
the accompanying billet shifter that manages the Atlas 2-speed
transfer case, and there's even a Kenwood AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit
inside the locking Tuffy Box that provides the entertainment. This
truck also includes a snug-fitting hard top that comes right off
with the help of a couple friends, so there's always the option of
open-air motoring.
Many Early Broncos were saddled with a slight inline-six, but this
one is powered by a thumping 351 cubic inch Windsor V8 that was
swapped-in from an uber-powerful Ford Lightning - complete with a
modern fuel-injection system and cold air intake. Built to have fun
in the dirt or to conquer the asphalt, it fires with ease thanks to
a modern alternator and gel-cell battery, stays cool via a giant
aluminum radiator up front, and sounds terrific breathing through
long-tube headers that connect into a Magnaflow dual exhaust system
below. Dressed up with Trick-Flo valve covers and a neatly detailed
block, the painted engine bay has a functional look that's only a
little flashy, and modern power steering, power 4-wheel disc
brakes, and a Ford 9-inch rear end with 4.10 gears make it easy to
wheel around the underbrush. Underneath, it's fully equipped with a
Ford 5-speed manual transmission, an Atlas 2-speed transfer case,
Selectro locking hubs, an Air Lockers ARB differential, and
heavy-duty TBP shocks, springs, and a modest lift kit that allows
the use of giant 35x12.5x17 Federal M/T tires wrapped around
blacked-out Mickey Thompson wheels that look like they could easily
climb a wall.
If you're looking for a trail-ready Early Bronco that can also win
its fair share of trophies, this one is ready to roll and built for
fun. And with only 863 miles on the build, it's barely broken-in.
Call today!