If you needed proof that the classic Ford Bronco has officially leveled up from just a cool classic vehicle to a blue-chip collectible, just pay attention to recent collector car auctions. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 20 years, you already know that first-generation Ford Broncos (1966-1977) have been red-hot for a while now, but recent record-breaking sales show just how strong the Bronco market really is. The first-generation Bronco is considered one of the first SUVs ever built, and was the first compact SUV for the Ford brand. The idea was to get the short, compact build of a car w/ a more truck-like suspension & design. The goal was to create a utilitarian, stripped-down vehicle ready for adventure, and they succeeded in every way. Of all Bronco generations, the first-generation is by far the most popular among collectors, which has driven values to nearly double between 2016 and 2020.
‘Red Hills Rods & Classics’ is extremely happy to offer you this absolutely gorgeous 1976 Ford Bronco Restomod, which underwent a professional no-expense spared frame-off restoration in 2022. The final result is a masterful creation that will put a huge smile on any true Bronco fanatic’s face! This ’76 Bronco in its original form was a no-damage vehicle in quite good condition w/ very little rust to start with. The builders did an outstanding job w/ all of the metal work, as all body panels are laser straight w/ precise body-gaps throughout. The vehicle was reassembled using all new wiring, plumbing, etc. w/ all new components used throughout. NO used parts were used whatsoever. When the bodywork was completed, the Bronco was lathered in Mango Tango Pearl PPG paint, which looks outstanding on this vehicle. Tinted glass was installed all the way around, and the original hardtop was painted in a shade of Gun Metal Gray, which looks excellent in contrast to the Mango Tango Pearl. A Wild Horses grille & Wild Horses LED headlights were added up front, and new Protofab bumpers were installed on the front & rear, which are beefy and look excellent. A new Protofab tow package & Protofab spare tire carrier were also added to the vehicle. This gorgeous Bronco rolls on KMC XD137 wheels (17” x 9”), wrapped w/ BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A tires (LT285/75/R17). She sits just right w/ a mean stance, and ominous appearance. You can walk around this vehicle a hundred times and she looks perfect from every angle. Peek underneath and you will see a beautifully detailed undercarriage, featuring a Wild Horses 2.5” lift, Bilstein shock absorbers, Hellwig sway bars (front & rear), custom stainless-steel exhaust, and a new 23-gallon fuel tank. Again, all brand new components were used throughout the entire build.
Open the driver’s door and you will find a gorgeous custom interior that was cleverly designed w/ all of the creature comforts that you could ever want. Interior features include: painted dashboard, two-tone painted door panels, custom black leather bucket seats w/ orange stitching, custom fiberglass interior trim, custom fiberglass headliner, Ididit tilt-steering column, 14” hand-rubbed mahogany steering wheel w/ decorative aluminum rivets, finger grips on the back of the rim, black aluminum horn button, and anodized brushed aluminum spokes, Nu-Relics power windows, power door locks, Vintage Air Gen IV air conditioning, ICON center console w/ Pioneer Touch Screen Bluetooth sound system w/ remote, custom fiberglass speaker pods w/ Pioneer speakers, Digital Guard Dawg push-button ignition, Digital Guard Dawg vehicle tracking, fold & tumble rear seat, Krawlers Edge roll cage, and more! The floors feature custom color-matched Raptor lining, which looks excellent and is super durable. This custom interior is absolutely beautiful, extremely comfortable, and fully functional in every way.
Pop open the hood and inside the spotless painted engine bay resides a new Ford GT40P 5.0 V8 crate motor, featuring black Ford Racing valve covers, topped w/ a Holley Sniper fuel injection system (EFI) w/ a black finned Holley air cleaner assembly. Other features include: MSD electronic ignition, chrome headers, power steering, power brakes w/ front disc brakes, Vintage Air Gen IV air conditioning, and an aluminum triple-pass radiator. The motor is linked to a new Ford 4R70W 6-speed electronic automatic transmission, which feeds power to the Ford 9” rear end w/ 3.50 gear ratio. The motor fires up instantly w/ the push of a button, settling into a nice smooth idle, and runs beautifully in every way. This Bronco is a blast to drive and will get more attention than you have ever had in your life. Anywhere that you decide to go, there will be folks gathered around snapping photos on their smartphones. The new owner will receive the original 1976 Ford Bronco owner’s manual, various component owner manuals, vehicle appraisal report, and (2) key fobs.
If you have been searching for a first-generation Ford Bronco that has been meticulously restored w/ all of the modern components & creature comforts that you could ever want, you will want to take a very close look at this spectacular 1976 Ford Bronco Restomod!
