For those who demand the best of both worlds, the Velocity Modern Classics restomod Bronco delivers. This $292,000 custom 4x4 may not be built for extreme terrain, but it's sure to make a statement on the streets.
My drive of Velocity’s latest build came on a typically sunny SoCal day, the kind that begs for an open-air jaunt into the nearby mountains. Equipped with a color-matched safari top, my tester wore lustrous Anvil Grey paint and 17-inch Mickey Thompsons cushioned by meaty 33-inch BF Goodrich all-terrain tires. The wheels and bumper are a tad shinier than some might like, but the customizability of each build means chrome can be ditched for more matte or satin finishes if desired.
Under the hood is a 430 hp Ford Performance Coyote engine, the same bass-heavy V-8 you’ll find in grunty Mustangs and brawny F-150s. In this application, the 5.0-liter power plant uses custom headers and exhaust to produce even throatier notes. Power moves through a four-speed automatic transmission operated via a steering-column shifter. An Atlas II transfer case drives Dana front and Ford rear axles.
The interior experience offers a predominantly retro feel, with a painted metal dashboard that features mostly period-correct knobs with the exception of an Alpine audio unit.This Bronco’s ride feels comfy from the diamond-quilted seats by Procar, though handling around some of the tighter bends gets a bit clumsy.
Parked on a placid lookout point in the Angeles National Forest, the Velocity Bronco certainly looks the part, combining a ready-for-anything appearance with enough modern underpinnings to ensure more refinement and comfort than a classic could offer. Driving down the mountain reveals reassuring stopping power from the Wilwood Hydraboost brakes, but the true testimony to this truck’s character comes from the approving nods received when rolling through the suburbs of Los Angeles.
The Velocity Modern Classics’ take on the Bronco is more a classic muscle car trapped in the body of an off-roader, rather than a truck masquerading as a jacked-up sports car. While Angeles Crest Highway is a fairly challenging road, we suspect most Velocity customers will be more interested in driving models like this $292,000 custom under more sedate urban conditions.
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