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A PA I R O F F I R ST-G E N B R O N C O S F IT F O R B E ST F R I E N D S
TOP GUN

While we all love the adrenaline-pumping result of a collaboration between Tre5 Customs,
action seen throughout the original “Top Ikandy Paintworks and Paradise Customs.
Gun” movie and its recent sequel, “Top Gun: The 1970 Ford Bronco nicknamed Goose was
Maverick,” another unforgettable element is displayed at the 2022 SEMA Show, featuring
the powerful relationship between Goose and Precision Replacement Parts' newest product line
Maverick, two pilots that share a “ride-or-die” of seals specifically designed for classic Broncos.
friendship we all aspire to have. Maverick and Under the hood of each Bronco is a Gen 3
Goose are really two halves of the same person, 5.0-liter Coyote crate engine mated to a Ford
much like this pair of 1970 Ford Broncos named 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission with
after the dynamic duo. Full disclosure: These an Atlas twin stick dual-range transfer case. The
Broncos have nothing to do with the movie – engine breathes though ceramic-coated headers
the consignor just has a great imagination when that mate up to the custom Borla stainless-steel
it comes to naming vehicles.
exhaust. According to the consignor, everything
Offered during the 2023 Barrett-Jackson from the custom-made cold-air intake to the
Scottsdale Auction with No Reserve, each of remote oil reservoir was designed to work
these first-generation 4x4 Broncos received a seamlessly with every detail from the engine
full custom frame-off build and each was the performance to the desired aesthetic appearance.

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