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Re-defining an Icon: the Bronco

November 2, 2011

I’m a sucker for modern-day recreations of past iconic cars. Take the Singer 911, for example. The endless amount of exquisitely detailed finishing and retro touches made us all gaga when it came to the Singer. Let’s jump to another company, one that isn’t a stranger to redefining classics: Icon. Having previously re-worked Toyota’s legendary CJ and FJ models, Icon has now turned its attention to the Ford Bronco.

Designed by Icon, with the help from Ford and a team from Nike (didn’t see that one coming), this Bronco will not come cheap as you’ll need around $200,000 dollars at your discretion. For some, price is no matter when it comes to art and this is exactly what the Icon Bronco is: a work of art.

The Icon Bronco uses a Ford 412hp 5.0L V8 engine (same as the Mustang GT) mated to an Aisin Warner 5-speed manual gearbox. Ensuring it has the “go anywhere” factor, the Bronco also (more…)