Masterfully restored and sporting a big price tag, this early Bronco is certainly nice to look at, at least.
Pay to Play
Early Broncos are red hot these days, and there are plenty of beautiful examples for buyers to choose from. The only problem? Well, they're getting pretty darn expensive. But if you've got the cash, you won't find many nicer than this stunning 1973 Bronco we found while surfing the Hemmings classifieds.
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Different Path
For the cool sum of $105,000, this gorgeous Norway Green beauty can be yours. Of course, we've become numb to six-figure price tags on nice Broncos a long time ago. Like those high dollar rigs, this one is also technically a restomod. But it takes a different path to get there, namely in the appearance department.
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Looks That Deceive
On the outside, this Bronco looks to be pretty much original, right down to the paint code. The body is all metal, the fenders remain uncut, and those cool white steel wheels remain. But underneath the surface, it features a host of modern updates that make it more fun and reliable to cruise around in.
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Stroke Me
All of the original wirings was ditched to make way for brand new electrics. But the centerpiece of these efforts lies under the hood - There you'll find a 347 cubic-inch V8 from Blueprint Engines. The stroked-out 302 produces a healthy 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque, quite the upgrade on this Bronco's original mill.
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In and Out
The modern mill is fed by a Holley Sniper fuel injection system, while a Ron Davis aluminum radiator keeps things cool. Gases are expelled via Hedman headers and a full stainless exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers, which also gives this classic rig a nice deep sound.
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Serious Upgrades
The entire original frame was also ditched in favor of a fully custom, mandrel-bent custom piece from Throttle Down Kustoms. Rounding out the running gear is a 5-speed transmission, a built Dana 44 front axle, and a worked Ford 9-inch rear with with new bearings, seals, 31-spline axles, Grizzly Locker, and disc brakes.
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Justification
There are plenty of other quality goodies of note here. Things like Tom Wood's CV jointed drive shafts, a Centerforce dual friction clutch, and a Tom's Bronco Parts supplied Dana 20 with a heavy-duty output shaft. Clearly, no shortcuts were taken with this build. And that more than justifies its lofty price tag.
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Best of Both Worlds
The interior of this beautiful Bronco also masterfully combines modern comfort with classic style. A set of Procar houndstooth seats provides a little bit of both, along with with Classic Instruments 6-gauge instrumentation. There's also a RetroSound Huntington head unit that offers up modern amenities like Bluetooth in an original-looking package.
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Brand New First-Gen
Throw in a modest 2.5-inch lift, and this killer Bronco sits just right. In fact, the average onlooker would probably never guess it wasn't sitting at stock ride height. And that fits perfectly with the theme. It's almost like someone asked the question "what if Ford build a brand new first-gen Bronco today?"
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Don't Mess With Perfection
The answer, most likely, would look a lot like this '73. With timeless styling cues and useful mechanical updates, it truly nails the restomod theme without being too over the top. And when you're messing with something as cool as an early Bronco, that's the way it should be done!
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