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LOT #1317 - 1977 FORD BRONCO CUSTOM SUV – NO RESERVE
This 1977 early Ford Bronco has undergone a 2-year,
body-off rotisserie restoration by Carmichael. This
one-off vintage SUV is powered by a 5.0-liter Coyote
engine mated to a 6R80 6-speed transmission. The
engine house was enlarged for easier serviceability.
This 410 torque, 435hp-producing engine is paired
to a refreshed Dana 44 axle and a 9-inch rear axle
with posi-traction. This Bronco is riding on Fox The interior features original seat frames covered in
Reservoir shocks and James Duff 3.5-inch-long arms, black Mellohide and iconic houndstooth inserts,
with Progressive coil suspension, Heim joint steering maintaining its vintage appeal. Fitted with Dakota
components from Hellwig, and front and rear sway Digital gauges and a polished tilt wheel, this Bronco
bars that improve the handling and performance at also has a Tuffy locked console and a glove box.
highway speeds. Its superior stopping power comes For safety, the car includes a 6-point padded and
from a 4-wheel disc Hydro-Boost brake system that covered roll cage with six handles. The temperature
has been drilled and slotted. Finished in Diamont is controlled by a Vintage Air system. RetroSound
BC/CC Lithium Gray paint, all panels are new metal, gives it a Bluetooth stereo system with Kicker
and the SUV comes with a custom bumper with a components. This car has AMP power steps for easy
spare tire carrier and a color-matched lithium house entry and features 20-inch, one-piece Fuel Off-Road
jack, neatly located below the grille. wheels and 35-inch Gripper M/T tires.

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