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High-Lifted 1967 Ford Bronco Is a True (Off) Road King

Later this year, we’ll’ probably be flooding you with on- and off-road exploits of the Bronco. The new one, that is, expected to roll out in massive numbers as customers begin taking delivery of the SUVs they ordered. Until then, though, we can still have some fun with the previous incarnation of the Bronco.
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Ford’s classic SUV is still a major player in the pre-owned and custom markets. There are countless old Broncos out there, the majority of them heavily modified and selling now for much more than they were originally worth.

There are several shops out there dedicated exclusively to reimagining the old Bronco, and their products are often true engineering marvels. We’re not sure if this particular 1967 example comes from one of these shops, but the reality remains it too seems like something not to be messed with.

The SUV is on the lot of cars that will go with no reserve under the Barrett-Jackson hammer in March in Scottsdale, Arizona. It’s a relatively fresh build, having been completed in 2016, but despite the only five or so years that have passed since, it has already traveled 10,000 miles (16,000 km).

We reckon mileage is a good thing in the case of an off-roader, as it means most of the hardware is now fully operational and used to hardship. And given what this thing packs, that’s a good thing.

The first thing one notices, aside from the bright orange paint, is how high this SUV rides. The stance was achieved with the help of suspension and body lifts – 5 and 4 inches (127 and 101 mm) for the front and rear, and an extra 3 inches (76 mm) for the body. Add to that the massive 37-inch Pro Comp Xtreme MT tires, and you got yourselves a very commanding ride on the road and off it.

The Bronco is powered by a Cummins 4-cylinder diesel engine linked to a ZF 5-speed transmission and comes rocking specialized equipment, including front and rear plate bumpers, winch, spotlights, and a spare tire.
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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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