Behind every high-end Bronco restoration sits thousands of hours of engineering, fabrication, and modern customization.
At first glance, many restored classic SUVs can look similar. But behind each build lies an enormous amount of craftsmanship, engineering work, and carefully considered design decisions.
A perfect example comes from Kindred Motorworks and its reimagined Ford Bronco Heritage Edition. The vehicle is part of a growing lineup of custom Broncos the company has been producing over the past several years. Each project reportedly requires around 1,700 labor hours, beginning with a complete teardown of the donor vehicle before being rebuilt into a fully modernized off-roader.
The centerpiece of this Bronco is a third-generation 5.0-liter Coyote V8 producing 460 horsepower. Swapping a Coyote engine into a classic Bronco is nothing new, but Kindred’s execution stands out thanks to the seamless blend of vintage styling and modern technology.
The Bronco Heritage comes equipped with removable doors, a heavy-duty tubular roll cage, power-deployable running boards with integrated LED lighting, a removable hardtop, and full underbody skid protection. The featured build wears a bright Tangerine Orange finish, though buyers can choose from ten available exterior colors.
It rides on 18-inch forged wheels wrapped in 33-inch BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, while upgraded 13-inch brake rotors improve stopping power. Buyers can also opt for the Trail Edition package, which adds a steel front bumper with an integrated Warn Zeon winch, plus a steel rear bumper with a tow hitch and swing-out spare tire carrier.
Underneath, the Bronco pairs the Coyote V8 with a 10-speed automatic transmission and an Atlas 2 transfer case. The SUV also receives a Dana 44 front axle, a Ford heavy-duty rear axle, and a stainless-steel dual exhaust system with catalytic converters.
Inside, the upgrades are just as extensive. The cabin features an electronic parking brake, heated front seats, a touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, wireless smartphone charging, a backup camera, and a premium audio system with a subwoofer.
Pricing for the Bronco Heritage starts at $169,000, including the donor vehicle. Kindred says it plans to build at least 20 more examples.
The company also confirmed it is nearing completion of an all-electric Bronco project. The EV conversion is expected to deliver between 200 and 220 miles of driving range, with a prototype scheduled to debut later this year.