Summary

Fully restored with many tasteful upgrades, including Free Wheeling graphics, a Vintage Air system and a 3-inch Rough Country lift. Powered by a 351ci V8 engine and a 4-speed manual transmission. From the MS CLASSIC CARS Collection.

Details

This awesome restored custom 1979 Ford Bronco 4x4 is a blast to drive. It's equipped with a Vintage Air system and is powered by a rebuilt 351ci V8 engine with a 4-speed manual transmission. The second-generation Ford Bronco was only produced two years: 1978 and 1979. It was advertised as a full-size 3-door SUV with a lift-off rear hardtop. As the included Deluxe Marti Report documents, this example was retailed by Gilmore Ford in Prattville, AL. It was built in Michigan with the following options: Candy Apple Red exterior, white fiberglass roof, black/silver custom vinyl bucket-seat interior, custom package, bright low-mount Western mirrors, front and rear chrome bumpers, L78x15 black sidewall tires, air conditioning, 351ci V8 engine, a BorgWarner 4-speed manual transmission and a 3.50 conventional rear end. From the information gathered, it spent its entire life down south and was rust-free. It was the product of a complete restoration that was completed in 2023. The body is very straight with very good panel fitment throughout. It was refinished in a gorgeous shade of red with Free Wheeling graphics. The paint is show-quality and was recently detailed to a brilliant shine. The removable hardtop was refinished in black, and the glass was tinted. Everything on the exterior was restored or replaced. Some of the exterior features include black low-mounted mirrors, black front grille with aluminum trim, headlights, parking lights, black front bumper, fender trim, rear taillights and a black rear bumper. It's equipped with a swing-out tire carrier with a Ford Bronco tire cover. It was outfitted with a 3-inch Rough Country lift kit that provides the perfect height for the new 17-inch alloy wheels and new Axiom TreadWright All Terrain 35x12.50 tires. The front wheels have new WARN hubs. The interior was reupholstered in black vinyl with patterned cloth on the door panels, bucket seats and rear quarter-panels. Everything in the interior was restored or replaced. Some of the interior features include a custom ceiling-mounted headliner with Boss stereo and Highline speakers, Bosh gauges, a Grant 3-spoke black steering wheel with a Ford logo, a Vintage Air control panel, seat belts, center console with cup holders and a storage compartment. The spacious rear cargo area has new carpet and a power-operated rear window. The engine compartment is nicely detailed throughout with many new parts. The backside of the hood, firewall, inner fenders and radiator support were painted red. It's equipped with a new American Autowire wiring harness from front to back. The heart of this beast is a 351ci V8 engine that was completely rebuilt, including an Elgin camshaft. The engine was dressed with an aluminum intake, Ford Motorsport black-finned valve covers and a black air cleaner with a 4-inch K&N filter. Some other upgrades include a Quick Fuel 600 cfm carburetor with electric choke and a Pertronix electronic ignition system. The engine is cooled by an aluminum radiator. The engine breathes through factory manifolds and exhaust system with a Flowmaster muffler. The engine is coupled to a 4-speed manual transmission. The power is transferred through a new Eaton Tru Trac rear end with Richmond 3.50 gears and a dual-range transfer case. The undercarriage is also nicely detailed throughout with many new parts. The frame was refinished in black, and the underside of the body was refinished in red. Everything underneath was restored or replaced, such as the fuel system, power steering system, suspension and power braking system. This car was recently serviced and detailed, which is documented with an invoice that's included. From the MS CLASSIC CARS Collection.