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 excited to offer you this gorgeous 1974 Ford Bronco 4x4 Custom, which underwent a complete frame-off restoration w/ lots of excellent upgrades added as well. Exterior features include: Bright Blue paint w/ white fender flares, white hardtop, white grille w/ red Ford lettering, custom white tube bumpers (front & rear), chrome nerf bars, LED front light bar, and ‘347 Stroker’ emblems on front fenders. Being a frame-off restoration, the undercarriage looks excellent as well, featuring body-colored floors & rocker panels, painted frame, coil spring suspension up front w/ Skyjacker Nitro 8000 shock absorber, leaf-spring suspension in the rear w/ Skyjacker Nitro 8000 shock absorbers, Ford 9” rear axle (3.50 ratio), Dana 44 front axle (3.50 ratio), Dana 20 transfer case, WARN locking hubs, front disc brakes, new steering components, new fuel & brake lines, custom fuel tank, and on & on! This beautiful ’74 Bronco rolls on 17” Mickey Thompson Classic polished wheels, wrapped w/ Cooper Discoverer SST Pro all-terrain tires. She sits just right w/ an excellent stance, and looks like she is ready for business.
Open the driver’s door and you will find a beautiful black vinyl bucket-seat interior w/ a matching bench seat in back. Interior features include: two-tone painted door panels, black vinyl dash pad, painted dash face w/ Dakota Digital gauge cluster, Flaming River tilt-steering column, custom wrapped billet 3-spoke steering wheel, ICON locking center console w/ cup holders, Vintage Air-Conditioning, Retro-Sound AM/FM/Bluetooth stereo receiver (hidden in center console), (4) Kenwood triaxial speakers, (4) sets of black seatbelts, and black carpeting from front to back. This beautiful interior is super comfortable and fully functional in every way.
Pop open the hood and you will find a built Ford 347ci Stroker motor (#E7TE), topped w/ a Holley Sniper electronic fuel-injection system. Additional features include: Edelbrock aluminum heads, Edelbrock RPM aluminum intake manifold, polished aluminum Ford Racing valve covers, Spectre billet plenum air cleaner assembly & Spectre air filter, ARP head bolts, hardened pushrods, dual-valve springs w/ dampers, Comp Cams camshaft, Comp Cams steel body roller rockers, Dogbone style roller lifters (hydraulic), MSD Pro-Billet distributor w/ MSD 6A digital ignition, Edelbrock water pump, chrome alternator, chrome power brake booster, power steering, aluminum radiator w/ (3) Perma Cool fans, NOCO Genius battery charger, and more! The motor is linked to a New Venture Gear (NVA) 3550 5-speed manual transmission, which feeds power to the front & rear axles. She fires up instantly, settling into a nice smooth idle, and she runs, drives & performs beautifully! This Bronco is an absolute blast to drive and has loads of power & torque. The new owner will receive a binder full of component manuals and receipts, along w/ the free & clear Utah title.
If you have been searching for a first-generation Bronco that has all of the modern components that make for an amazing experience, you will want to take a very close look at this gorgeous 1974 Ford Bronco 4x4 Custom!
