Photo: Barrett-Jackson
You get an idea of what a custom build is supposed to be used for as soon as you set your eyes on it. Generally, these highly modified machines are meant to be admired more than anything else, but there are exceptions that not only look good but could also be used for some thrills.
We hope the 1972 Bronco shown here is part of the latter category. Waiting on the lot of cars that will go under the Barrett-Jackson hammer in March in Scottsdale, Arizona, the SUV is a much more aggressive incarnation of its former self, apparently ready to roll through fun and Armageddon while keeping its occupants as safe as possible.
Safety is owed to several factors. We have the high riding position of the Bronco, seemingly capable of making short work of most obstacles. It was achieved with the help of a James Duff Industries suspension system boosted by a 2-inch (51-mm) body lift and a 5.5-inch (140-mm) double-shocked progressive suspension lift. These hidden pieces of hardware end in 20-inch wheels wrapped in 37-inch tires.
Because a higher Bronco also required a more rugged look, the SUV was gifted with a ventless hood and new front fenders, but also a bumper sporting an LED light bar and a high-lift jack. The entire cookie is wearing a Ceramic Gray coating.
The interior, while keeping as close to the original as possible, was gifted with modern amenities like Pioneer Bluetooth stereo and Dakota Digital gauges, but also a 6-point roll cage.
Making the entire thing move is a Coyote 5.0-liter engine working with a 6-speed automatic transmission. There is no info available on the performance specs for the drivetrain.
The 1972 Bronco is going during the March event with no reserve, meaning the one bidding the most for it, no matter how much that is, will get it.
Safety is owed to several factors. We have the high riding position of the Bronco, seemingly capable of making short work of most obstacles. It was achieved with the help of a James Duff Industries suspension system boosted by a 2-inch (51-mm) body lift and a 5.5-inch (140-mm) double-shocked progressive suspension lift. These hidden pieces of hardware end in 20-inch wheels wrapped in 37-inch tires.
Because a higher Bronco also required a more rugged look, the SUV was gifted with a ventless hood and new front fenders, but also a bumper sporting an LED light bar and a high-lift jack. The entire cookie is wearing a Ceramic Gray coating.
The interior, while keeping as close to the original as possible, was gifted with modern amenities like Pioneer Bluetooth stereo and Dakota Digital gauges, but also a 6-point roll cage.
Making the entire thing move is a Coyote 5.0-liter engine working with a 6-speed automatic transmission. There is no info available on the performance specs for the drivetrain.
The 1972 Bronco is going during the March event with no reserve, meaning the one bidding the most for it, no matter how much that is, will get it.
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