1973 Ford Bronco
For the early Bronco enthusiast, there’s nothing quite like the unmistakable shape, upright stance, and open-air personality of a first-generation Bronco. Finished in Gunmetal Grey and sitting tall on 35-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires, this 1973 Ford Bronco takes that legendary formula and gives it a decidedly more aggressive attitude. A Rampage soft top and custom vented hood complete a look that is instantly recognizable to anyone who loves these iconic trucks.
Under the hood is exactly what many Bronco fanatics want to hear—a 351 Windsor V8. Equipped with a mild cam, Weiand intake, and Holley carburetor, the Windsor breathes through long-tube headers and a deep-tone Flowmaster exhaust. A heavy-duty C6 automatic with a B&M pan sends power to a Ford 9-inch rear end. This Bronco has been converted to two-wheel drive and retains dual fuel tanks.
The stance is impossible to miss. A 6-inch suspension lift and 2-inch body lift put those 35-inch KO2s exactly where they belong, while Bilstein shocks, aftermarket steering stabilizers, new chassis bushings, and custom traction bars round out the upgraded chassis.
Inside, this Bronco trades the ordinary for a much more purposeful cockpit. C5 Rocker bucket seats and harnesses sit within a full roll cage, while the rear-seat delete provides additional cargo room. A custom center console, push-button start, toggle-switch panel, and matched speedometer and tachometer add to its custom character.
Newport Engineering wipers, HID headlights, classic KC fog lights, and LED interior lighting finish off a build that still keeps the personality of an early Bronco front and center.
If you’re an early Bronco fanatic, you already know why these trucks get under your skin. It’s the short wheelbase, the upright windshield, the open-air cabin, and that unmistakable profile that looks good from every angle. Fire up the 351, listen to that Windsor settle into its cammed V8 rhythm, and head out with the soft top open. This ’73 has the stance, sound, and old-school Bronco attitude that can make you look back at it every time you walk away.
