Summary

Arizona Bronco sporting a meticulous and documented nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration. Powered by a Ford Mustang 5.0-liter fuel-injected V8 crate engine paired to a close-ratio Toploader 4-speed manual transmission.

Details

This spectacular one-of-a-kind custom 1975 Ford Bronco 4x4 started as a rust-free Arizona Bronco before it began a meticulous and documented nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration with less than 2,000 miles since completion. It is powered by a Ford Mustang 5.0-liter fuel-injected V8 crate engine paired to a close-ratio Toploader 4-speed manual transmission. The Dana 20 twin-stick transfer case as well as both front and rear differentials have been completely gone through and powder-coated. The fuel tank is a large 23-gallon single tank with an internal fuel pump. James Duff ceramic-coated short tube headers coupled to a custom stainless-steel exhaust with Borla mufflers give it a great on-throttle rumble. The Wilwood master cylinder brings it all to a stop with front disc brakes and drums in the rear. The menacing stance comes from a 2-inch body lift, black powder-coated coils, new leaf springs, Bilstein shocks, Hancook DynaPro MT 33-inch tires on color matched FUEL wheels with an identical spare on a custom-fabricated and powder-coated tire rack. It includes all-new wiring with a Ron Francis wire harness and fuse panel connected to an Optima battery, which has been tucked out of site under the passenger door with convenient jumper/charging port hidden behind the front bumper. The entire interior was coated in spray liner, and the doors and rear fenders heavily lined with sound-deadening, while the exterior was finished in PPG Ford Acapulco Blue paint complemented by black accents throughout. The custom-fabricated and black powder-coated bumpers are outfitted with black tow hooks, a 9500-pound Smittybilt winch, and Rigid Midnight Series LED pods in the front and Rigid Ignite Series backup LEDs in the rear. To keep with the color scheme, a pair of black J.W. Speaker 8700 Evolution Series LED headlights, black chrome-encased FORD grille emblem, black powder-coated roll cage with matching leather rollbar pads and a Rigid Midnight Series LED top light on crossbar were all added. The newly tinted windows can be brought down with ease with black billet window cranks. If more air is needed, custom dials control the Vintage Air heating and air conditioning system and a VIAIR onboard air compressor system with a 2.5-gallon tank and inconspicuous quick air connect chuck behind the secondary gas cap that makes sure tire pressure is always dialed in. New reclining front seats and rear bench have been professionally upholstered in black leather complimented with blue Bentley-style double diamond stitching and retracting 3-point seat belts for safety. This is all complemented by a custom dash with a Dakota Digital blue LED 6-gauge setup, air compressor gauge, LED rocker switches, air conditioning vents and USB ports, a new tilt column with power steering Lecara steering wheel and Lokar black billet pedals. The spacious custom center console not only has a locking door, matching leather upholstered arm pad, front and rear drink holders, and USB power ports, but also houses a Bluetooth/USB/Pandora Alpine head unit that is connected to a hidden JL Audio 5-channel 500-watt amp and digital sound processor, which powers the four JL Audio speakers and 10-inch JL Audio subwoofer all housed in custom-built panels. A custom soft-top, build photos documenting restoration and the original speedometer are all included. This well-executed custom Bronco has been turned into a modern-day classic with some of the greatest technology and is offered from the personal collection of Barrett-Jackson Executive Vice President and General Manager Nick Cardinale.