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1968 Ford Bronco Is an Off-Road Beast, Everything on It Screams Heavy-Duty

The resurrection of the Bronco nameplate turned out to be a stroke of genius for Ford. The SUV newcomer simply got people crazy, who flocked in extremely large numbers to get their hands on one – and even if Ford still has some catching up to do when it comes to deliveries, we’re already seeing more and more Broncos on the road and off the beaten path.
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Photo: Barrett-Jackson
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But there is one other thing the arrival of the new Bronco also did: it reignited interest for the old Bronco.

Granted, interest in the old Bronco never went away, as there are shops out there that have dedicated their existence to the model. But the rebirth caused a larger-than-usual number of custom builds based on the original run to surface, and that’s a trend that’ll probably continue in the near future.

One of the builds that surfaced after the new Bronco came along is the example we have here, put together back in 2021 by Illinois-based Maxlider Brothers Customs. Showing just 77 miles (124 km) on the clock, it is going under the hammer in a couple of weeks in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the hands of Barrett-Jackson.

Built around a Black Beard Broncos custom chassis, the SUV should be a true off-road beast. It rocks Fuel wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich tires, behind which sits a 4-link front and 3-link rear suspension, backed by Fox coilover shocks all around.

Helping the wheels twist and turn are a heavy-duty steering assembly with heim joint steering linkage, and heavy-duty Yukon Dana 60 and Dana 44 differentials.

Under the hood, the shop hid a Bronco-favorite 5.0-liter Coyote crate engine and paired it to a 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission. The engine sits in a bay described as modular, as the panels can be unbolted to allow full access to the engine in case of need.

The interior comes in distressed leather, and there’s enough room in there for four people, protected by a roll cage and a bimini top. In case they get stranded somewhere, far from a gas station, an extra-capacity 23-gallon fuel tank is also provided.

The seller does not say how much they hope of getting for the Bronco, but it’ll probably be more than what people pay for a brand new one.
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About the author: Daniel Patrascu
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Daniel loves writing (or so he claims), and he uses this skill to offer readers a "behind the scenes" look at the automotive industry. He also enjoys talking about space exploration and robots, because in his view the only way forward for humanity is away from this planet, in metal bodies.
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