Vehicle Description
Well, you can pretty much forget about keeping a low profile in
this dialed-in 1970 Ford Bronco 4x4, although we bet you won't mind
that one bit. Featuring a beautiful restoration, fuel-injected 302
V8 power, a desirable C4 automatic transmission, a host of choice
options like power steering, power 4-wheels disc brakes, and air
conditioning, and a lifted stance punctuated with a gorgeous
white-and-red paint job - it's an awesome example of Ford's
legendary SUV. And with only 957 miles on the build, the party's
just getting started.
So many Broncos led hard lives, were bashed off road, cut up into
custom crude Jeep-like creations, and lost to simple atrophy in the
rust belt. This 1970 Early Bronco, however, is a clean, handsome,
solid SUV with an incredibly attractive Red paint job
professionally applied over straight sheetmetal. And straight is
the optimal word, because the angular, flat panels of the Bronco
have been smoothed and sanded and buffed, giving it a great look
that certainly isn't perfect but is almost too nice to risk
dragging through the brush. This EB came out of the factory covered
in Code 6 Acapulco Blue finish, but the builders made the right
choice by upgrading to the shade of red you see today. With less
than 1K miles on the restoration, the finish still looks incredibly
fresh, has a deep luster, and is very uniform throughout the body -
all signs that point to an expensive, top driver-quality job that
was executed the right way. The shiny red finish gives this Bronco
a bright disposition that perfectly fits the era in which it was
born and when combined with a contrasting white roof on the hardtop
(removable, of course) and white fender flares, it just shouts
"Fun!". The iconic front grille was finished white to match and
outlined in chrome brightwork that adds a sporty touch, matching
the front bumper just below it, the corresponding rear bumper, and
the dual exhaust tips that just out the side out back. Black nerf
bars match the black swing-away spare tire carrier in the rear, and
the spare itself was concealed under a vinyl Ford Bronco cover for
a neat finish.
The interior is relatively basic, yes, but it's fresh and does
'basic' with lots of style. The deep, wide bucket seats are
thicker, sportier, better sculpted, and a lot more comfortable than
the stock units, and they've been upholstered in tan leather that's
as supple as it is durable. A custom center console was fabricated
to split the seats, and it houses cup holders, the shifter for the
4x4 transfer case, and a Pioneer double-din multi-media head unit.
Custom tan door cards were fitted into the steel doors to add some
sophistication inside, matching the rear bench seat and subsequent
rear side paneling, while the thick, black dash pad makes things
feel more civilized, as does the taut black carpeting that
insulates the cab from below. A sporty, wood-rimmed steering wheel
feels great in the hands of the driver, and it's joined on the tilt
column by a polished shifter that makes this Early Bronco a 'set-it
and forget-it' cruiser. The steel dashboard was painted red to
match the exterior and upgraded with a new all-in-one Dakota
Digital gauge, wiring harness, fresh knobs and switches, and an
aftermarket R134a A/C unit that blows ice cold. And while your
first choice will always be to drive the Bronco alfresco, the
removable hardtop does seal up nicely, and the rear seat has room
for two in a pinch.
The 302 cubic inch V8 under the hood is torquey and ready to rock.
Finned Bronco valve covers and a chrome air cleaner provide a
little flash in the engine bay, although even with its upgrades the
set-up looks very close to stock. You'll note that this Bronco was
built for the business of driving, evidenced by the power 4-wheel
disc brake and power steering systems in place, welcome additions
immediately recognized by anyone that's ever driven a classic and
longed for such amenities. Note the clean satin black fenders and
firewall, along with recent hoses and ignition system components,
further proof that this Bronco has not been ridden hard and put up
wet. An MSD ignition system and coil spark the block to life, a
Holley Sniper EFI system mounted atop an Edelbrock intake provide
immediate throttle response, while Edelbrock E-Street aluminum
heads and long-tube headers help the small block build power while
exhaling through the dual exhaust system below. The C4 3-speed
automatic gearbox is somewhat rare to find in an Early Bronco and
shifts very well, the 2-speed transfer case will take you just
about anywhere, and both heavy-duty 9-inch solid axles are ready to
play in the dirt. The lifted, off-road look is tied in perfectly by
a set of beautiful 15-inch ProComp alloy wheels wrapped in
31x10.5x15 BFGoodrich T/A white-letter radials with plenty of
tread.
Currently, there's nothing hotter on the market than an Early
Bronco, and this '70 has been restored WAY better than most. With
V8 power, an automatic transmission, and great options, it's a
blast to drive on pavement and will still take you anywhere you
want to go. Call today!
