For Sale: 1979 Ford Bronco in O'Fallon, Illinois

Gateway Classic Cars of Denver presents this 1979 Ford Super-Bronco is a unique blend of classic and modern, boasting a single-family ownership and religiously maintained. The XLT Ranger with the Trailer Special package has been repainted in its original Candy Apple Red color, and features a removable black fiberglass hardtop. The XLT trim was replaced with a tristripe pattern in a custom color combination, paying homage to the factory Freewheeling editions of the 78-79 model years. Other added options include: Tilt steering Cruise control Vintage Air climate control Dakota Digital instrumentation REDARC trailer brake controlAMP Research Retractable Off Road Running Boards. Transmission Tow/Haul switch on gear selector Manual mode tap shift up/down on gear selectorThe interior has been carefully preserved, with new door panels and dash bezels installed, while the original carpet, seats, rear interior panels, and headliner remain in nice condition. Under the hood, the truck has been significantly upgraded with a 500 horsepower Ford 7.3L Godzilla V8 engine, a Ford six-speed automatic 6R80 transmission, and a rebuilt NP205 transfer case.The SuperBronco's power is delivered through custom driveshafts with heavy-duty 1410 u-joints, capable of handling the 7.3 Godzilla's power. The front DANA SUPER 60 and rear Sterling 10.5" axles, transplanted from a modern F250, provide a significant strength improvement over the original units. The stopping power is also greatly enhanced, featuring components of a modern F250/F350 pickup, including a Power Stop Z36 Extreme heavy-duty disc brake kit, Wilwood master cylinder, and Hydroboost booster assembly.The SuperBronco's suspension features new coil springs with a custom 4-link Super Duty front suspension and premium rear leaf springs on custom hangers. The street wheel/tire combination consists of 35x12.50 Toyo Open Country R/T tires mounted on ProComp Vintage wheels, providing a smooth and comfortable ride while maintaining a classic and aggressive look.The SuperBronco combines the strength and performance of a new Ford Super Duty with the ride of a half-ton truck, offering comfort and confidence in any driving conditions. It is the ultimate blend of classic Bronco styling with modern performance and reliability.