1968 Ford Bronco Restomod

Nut & Bolt Restoration

(Over $60K Spent)

Feature Car in Bronco Magazine

VIN # U15NL028780

Show Condition

(<2000 miles since restoration)

West Coast Car Always
(Orig AZ - CA 3 Years)

Zero Rust

Fuel Injected

Mustang 5.0 Engine
(1997 - Complete Rebuild 2010 - Less than 1000 mi)

70 MPH @ 2000RPM

Ford Auto 4-Spd Overdrive Transmission
(Matching Ford Mustang Trans to Engine)

Complete Rebuild Less Than A Year Ago

Twin-Stick Trans 4WD

Flowmaster Mufflers
(Exhausts Out to Sides)

Aluminum Radiator
(Ron Davis Racing Products)

4-WHEEL

POWER DISC BRAKES

DUFFY 2.5” LIFT

Medium GREEN Metallic
(New Paint 6 Months Ago)
Body & Paint is a 10

BLACK LEATHER

Options Include

AC

Digital Climate Control

(Dakota Digital)

Power Disc Brakes

BC Broncos Top
($2000)

Leather Bucket Seats
Wool Style Carpeting Throughout
Leather Rear Folding Storage Seat

Power Windows
Power Steering
“Toms”Leather Steering Wheel

Tilt Wheel
LED Turn Signals
Custom Dash & Gauges
Custom Overhead Switch Console
(4 Switches - Wipers-Dome Light-2 extra)

Overhead Storage Bins
Built-In AC Vents in Lower Front Dash

Huge Tuffy Center Console

Lock Box-Glovebox w/Built-in

Kenwood AM/FM Stereo Radio/CD/MP3

& Plug-In Aux Cord for Phone or iPod
4-6x9” Speakers
3-Mini-Subs w/Amp
Cup Holders Built-in to Lower Console
2 Cup Holder and Armrests Rear

Oversized 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
(room for a second tank)

Dynamat in Floor-Doors-Firewall
Heavy Duty “Floor Armor” Floor Mats

New Wild Country TXR Radials

(33” X 12.50 R15LT)

Front & Rear Bumpers Powdercoated

Trailer Hitch Rear Bumper

Sub-Frame & Suspension Meticulously Restored

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Great moments in time are usually marked by events and people. But if you are a car guy maybe they are defined by the cars you drove or coveted. Such is the case with the car we have here… and my friend that owns it.

This is an absolutely gorgeous nut and bolt ground-up restoration of an originally delivered Arizona Truck. This Metallic Green on Black 1968 Bronco is an All American all the way. What could represent strong and durable better than this wonderful modernized off-roader from the early days of SUV’s.

This Bronco was completely restored by a gentleman in Arizona about ten years and then redone by the most recent owner over the last three years.

Everything has been carefully thought out and rendered meticulously in this modern rendition of one of America’s most coveted little trucks from the late 60’s and early 70’s. From the modern comfort designed leather seats to the rugged design of the dash and LED turn signals to the locking storage boxes, up holders and armrests carefully and ergonomically placed. No smell of gasoline thanks to a modern fuel injected engine that gets great mileage thanks to a matching overdrive 4-Speed Transmission. Over $70K has been invested to create this fine machine.

BODY & PAINT

Green is always an interesting color to get right and a really hard color to shoot for pictures depending on the light outside and the color of the sky. However, ith this gorgeous Metallic Green it was really quite easy and I think you will see in the pictures how I tried to capture it’s beauty in bright light and in shade. In either case this is simply one of the most beautiful Greens Metallics I have ever seen applied to an automobile. The owner believes it is a Mustang Color that would be easily described as a Medium Green Metallic.

I recently sold a 1967 Corvette in Goodwood Green for another friend and it is a stunning color and so did others as it was the most popular color on a 1967 Corvette. These two colors are very close in some lighting conditions, specially in shade. The first eight pictures were taken out in the sunlight in the morning near the beach, he rest of the pictures were taken later day in the shade… so you can distinctly see the difference depending on the light.

It’s almost a Jade Green except that in the shade it takes on a darker hue that is really rich and vibrant. I really appreciated this color in whatever light I was taking pictures. This particular green is one of the best colors I have ever seen on this body style.

The paint work is wonderfully applied over first-rate bodywork using two-stage PPG urethane. The paint is smooth, eep and mirror like, aving obviously been color sanded to near perfection. The paint on a scale of 1-10 is a 9.9. Period. There is one small scratch behind the passenger side door (see picture) otherwise it would be a 10.

The body on this truck is stunning. I can find no evidence of bondo anywhere on the vehicle after taking my magnet to almost every inch of the car. The body panels are all perfectly flat. The doors, ood and rear gate gaps are all within microns of each other in width. The pictures display every single shut line and I think you will agree. All the edges were sanded to perfection before paint was applied.

This appears to be a never hit body. This is Show Truck/SEMA Quality and is clearly the reason why seven years ago it was a feature vehicle in one of the Bronco Magazine. I am trying to get a copy of the article.

The entire car was completely stripped and disassembled for the work, o every single nook and crevice was faithfully prepped and finished to better-than-new. This beauty is show car ready.

The BC Broncos Top ($2000) is a gorgeous unit, ith snap-off side windows that make for a really cool look. It’s a “snap” to take off the side and back windows; literally remove then in two minutes, aking for a convertible type feel without having to have the sun beat on your head. The top piece of the top is a pretty easy removal as well for full top down driving. This is one nifty setup and is reminiscent of the Range Rover Defender 90 tops from the early 90’s.

And just in case you’re wondering, es, t runs even better than it looks. The current owner has a little perfectionist in him, nd to say this car has been sorted by a master car connoisseur is an understatement. The 1997 Ford Mustang 5.0 was completely gone through less than 2000 miles ago and a year ago the transmission was completely rebuilt with nary a few hundred miles on it. It simply starts, dles and drives down the road effortlessly with as much power as a Bronco should ever have. It is a correct Ford 4-speed overdrive trans to match the engine. The entire package performs flawlessly and gallops down the road at 70 mph at less than 2000 revs per minute.

Now these old Broncos are notorious for drifting aimlessly like a covered wagon on steroids down the freeway, ot the case here with this completely new suspension from front to back. Braking is flawless with discs at all four wheels. The entire braking system has been completely gone through.

Better than new also extends to the chassis that has been highly detailed and painted. The power disc brake system has been fully rebuilt, here’s a new oversized gas tank out back, nd all the suspension bushings and shock absorbers are new. There is an additional gas tank location should you need more than 20 gallons. The additional tank gas cap is already located on the side of the truck.

The Undercarriage is nicely detailed and looks like it rolled off the assembly line yesterday. The vehicle sits dead level. The overall ride quality is amazing and the truck tracks down the road straight and true.
Suspension, rakes and Front-End are all NEW.

Inside, ou’ll find one spectacular interior. The Black Leather Upholstery looks just right next to the Metallic Green Exterior. The Interior has been fully restored to a wonderful restomod look. The seats are black leather bucket style made for a Bronco Interior. The recline nicely and are one of the most comfortable seats I have experienced in one of these Broncs. Gray Wool Carpeting graces the floors with Dynamat neatly installed underneath, n the door panels and firewall.
The Center Console is really awesome and has a huge locking box for storing of all kinds of stuff. Just to the front of the locking box is the cleverly installed stereo system. Hidden behind each front seat is a nine inch JBL Speaker built into the contoured/moulded sidewalls. Those moulded sidewalls also hold a nice arm pad and cup holder for the rear occupants. Behind the rear seat is two sets of Polk/Momo Subs and tweeters. This stereo set up is amazing and one of the nicest sounds I have ever heard in any modern vehicle. Everything is wrapped in a Rhino type moulded material and matches the front Dash Console and Overhead Console with switches and storage bins.
The Undercarriage is in remarkably clean and tidy… everything is fresh and new underneath and there are zero leaks.
Driving this Brand New Bronco is a dream, t has plenty of get up and go and tracks down the road straight and true. Every single component of this vehicle is in tip-top shape. From the AC to the Climate Control, ll gauges and the wiper system. Nothing was left to chance in the restoration of this Bronco.

Handsome, ast, nd mechanically sorted to perfection, his Bronco is exactly the kind of car we all wish we could own. Here’s your chance to own a pure classic that has been meticulously restored into a new modern style off-roader.
As a matter of reference I have been involved in the restoration of classic automobiles for the last 25 years. I have been involved in National Corvette Restorers Society, orsche Club of America and the Mustang Club of America for over 20 years. I have been a Judge at Concour Events all over California. I have take great care is determining the accuracy of my statements regarding the condition and build quality of any car that I help to market. Please look at the many comments from cars that I have sold on eBay all over the world.

If you are in Southern CA, eel free to come by and take this beauty for a test drive before you bid. This is a No-Reserve Auction and will sell to the highest bidder. Feel free to call to discuss the car or make an offer before the end of the auction.

Call Frank at 949-310-6262. The owners phone number is also available to serious buyer’s.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

The car may be for sale locally and we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time before the end of the auction. We do not have a Buy It Now Price listed. This is a No Reserve Auction.

The car will be made available for inspection by serious bidders throughout the auction. Please e-mail me if you would like to see the car. If you prefer, e can arrange to have a qualified, ndependent, rofessional mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection for you (at your expense).

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL AS A FORM OF PAYMENT. THIS IS TRUE FOR BOTH THE INITIAL DEPOSIT AS WELL AS THE FINAL PAYMENT.
Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, nd make arrangements for payment at that time. A $500.00deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction. The deposit can be made by cash (please do not mail cash!), ank check, ashier's check, r bank transfer (preferred). The remainder is due within 10 days of Auction end. The remaining balance must be made in the form of a bank transfer (preferred) Cashier'scheck, r bank check (all forms of payment subject to verification). PayPal will not be accepted as a form of payment for either the deposit or the final payment. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, ell it to the next high bidder, r sell it otherwise. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Once the final balance has been paid, itle transfer paperwork will be initiated.
Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, e will gladly cooperate, ou can locate shippers by doing a search for “auto shippers”. We have relationships with both domestic and international shippers should you need some assistance.

This vehicle is being sold as is, here is with no warranty, xpressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, uthenticity, enuineness, r defects herein, nd makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, mperfection, efect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to purchase based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Please Check My Feedback- I value my 100% positive rating, nd will do my best to keep it.

The winning bidder should have the car insured from the time the final payment is made to us. Once final payment is made, e will exercise a generally accepted standard of care, ut the buyer assumes all liability and risk once the final payment is made.
Before delivery of the vehicle, he winning bidder must provide a photocopy of a valid driver’s license. Delivery is defined as the time at which physical possession of the car is transferred from us, he seller, o the buyer or the buyers’ agent or chosen transport company.
If you are not sure about something, lease ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale.