Vehicle Description
This one-of-a-kind custom 1974 Ford Bronco is the ultimate street
crawler with its radical appearance and modern equipment. As the
VIN number indicates, this Bronco was originally built with a V8
engine. It was found on a ranch in Wickenburg, AZ, and was
purchased by professional baseball player Andre Ethier, who played
for the L.A. Dodgers from 2006-17. Ethier collaborated with
award-winning builders All Ways Hot Rods in Phoenix, AZ. The vision
of the build was to create a Bronco like no other with extreme
fabrication and attention to detail throughout. This Bronco also
paid tribute to Shelby American with racing stripes. The
no-expense-spared restoration started in 2011 and was completed in
2013. It made its debut at the Goodguys Nationals in Scottsdale,
AZ. The body was taken to bare metal and countless hours were
invested making it spectacular. Some of the custom work includes
the hood, front and rear roll pans, metal fenders, lower air vents
and side steps. It was refinished in Washington Blue with Wimbledon
White racing stripes outlined with red pinstripes. All new tinted
glass was installed, including a flush-mounted front windshield.
The custom bullet mirrors, hood pins, headlight bezels, door
handles, front and rear bumpers were refinished in brushed silver.
The LED headlights and taillights provide great visibility. This
Bronco sits on 22-inch EVOD 5 multi-spoke wheels with two-tone
brushed finish designed by Jimmy Smith. The wheels are wrapped with
new Renegade Radar 325-50-22 tires that look aggressive. The
interior houses a custom roll bar and dash that were both painted
the exterior color. The interior design was completed by Armando's
Rod and Customs Upholstery Shop. The custom front 60/40 split bench
seat, rear jump seat, door panels and waterfall-style speaker boxes
were upholstered in Bentley Navy Blue leather and suede with
diamond-pattern white stitching. The floors were covered with
custom matching carpeting and molded floor mats. Some of the custom
brushed silver interior appointments include the sun-visor
supports, dash vents, door handles, steering column and steering
wheel. Some of the custom interior features include Classic
Instruments gauges, a Vintage Air system, stereo system, Crow
Enterprises seat belts, and covered switches for starting, lights
and power windows. The rear cargo area was outfitted with a fully
upholstered enclosure that houses stereo equipment, the battery and
fuel filler with storage space. The engine compartment is highly
detailed throughout with many custom parts. The custom-fabricated
cowl, smoothed firewall, inner fenders and radiator support were
painted the body color. This Bronco is powered by a Smeding
Performance built 347 V8 engine rated at 440hp. The engine has AFR
aluminum heads, brushed silver valve covers, Imagine Stack
Cross-Ram fuel injection and a Vintage Air front-runner pulley
system. The engine is cooled by an A&M aluminum radiator
connected to the hig- hoop tubular shock mount. The radiator has a
brushed silver top hose and dual electric fans. The engine breathes
through ceramic-coated headers and an exhaust system with Borla
mufflers. The engine is coupled to a 4R70W automatic transmission
with a Hughes Performance pan, cooler and custom crossmember. The
power is transferred to a Currie Nodular rear end with 4.56 gears
and Atlas transfer case. The undercarriage is also highly detailed
throughout with many custom parts. The floors were refinished in
blue Rhino Liner for durability. The painted chassis was outfitted
with tubular high-hoop shock mounts for extended travel with IBP
King shocks. It has a custom-built front sway bar with Rough
Country pass-through stabilizer bar. It's equipped with power
steering and Baer 4-wheel disc brakes with 6-piston calipers, as
well as drilled and slotted rotors. A custom hardtop stand is
included. This vehicle has been fully serviced and detailed. From
the MS CLASSIC CARS Collection.
