1974 Ford Bronco – Frame-Off Restored, Uncut, Matching-Numbers Survivor
This 1974 Ford Bronco is a beautifully restored, first-generation example that combines original survivor provenance with a meticulous frame-off restoration. Featuring its matching-numbers 302 V8, 3-speed manual transmission, and uncut body, this early Bronco is among the most authentic and collectible classic SUVs available today.
Provenance & Restoration
Original New Mexico Bronco, purchased from its first owner
Acquired in 2021 and professionally restored by Tony Hale Customs, Las Cruces, NM
Complete frame-off restoration: body removed, stripped, refinished in factory-correct Bold Orange
All rust professionally repaired before reassembly
Only 65,000 documented miles (approx. 300 miles since restoration)
Includes original owner’s manual, service records, spare parts, and clean New Mexico title
Exterior
Factory Bold Orange finish with removable hardtop
Chrome bumpers, swing-away rear tire carrier
Restored 15″ white steel wheels with Goodyear Trailrunner AT 235/75 tires
Bilstein shocks, manually locking hubs, limited-slip rear differential
Dual exhaust with Borla ProXS mufflers
Original Hubcaps
Interior
Correct parchment vinyl upholstery on bucket seats and rear bench
Cabin restored with new heater box, rubber flooring, door handles, knobs, and regulators
Original AM radio (intermittently working), factory gauges, functional heater
Powertrain
Original 302ci V8 – rebuilt during restoration
Refreshed 3-speed manual transmission with new clutch and pressure plate
Dual-range transfer case, balanced driveshafts
Rebuilt 2-barrel carburetor, aluminum radiator, Accel ignition wires, all new hoses/wiring
Power brakes with booster upgrade for modern drivability
Highlights
Frame-off restored, uncut, matching-numbers 1974 Bronco
Original New Mexico truck with single-owner provenance
Low-mileage (65k) survivor with collector-grade authenticity
Show-quality presentation while staying true to factory originality
First-generation Ford Bronco – highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts
This 1974 Ford Bronco is a rare opportunity to acquire a first-gen, uncut example with both originality and show-quality restoration. Whether you’re a serious Bronco collector, a classic 4x4 enthusiast, or looking for a pristine weekend driver, this Bronco is ready to impress on the road or the show field.
