Custom 1966 Ford Bronco is Boosted and Oh So Blue

Ford is preparing to revive the much-loved Bronco nameplate on a new SUV – which makes it just about the perfect time to debut a custom first-generation Bronco at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas.

The custom Bronco was commissioned by lubricants company WD-40 in partnership with the SEMA non-profit organization SEMA Cares. The finished product will be auctioned off at the WD-40 brand booth at SEMA on October 31st, with the proceeds benefiting Childhelp, an organization that provides services to abused and neglected children, and the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The custom Bronco, built by customizations shop Vaccar, features a custom blue and yellow paint job inspired by WD-40’s iconic spray cans. There also appears to be some raised up suspension and big wheels shod in knobby off-road tires. Under the hood of the SUV will be a turbocharged engine from Ford’s EcoBoost engine lineup – but it’s not yet known just what it will be. If it was up to us, it’d be the 450 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 from the current Ford Raptor.

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“The WD-40/SEMA Cares Boosted Bronco allows us to pay tribute to traditional hot-rodding standards of execution and finish with a first-of-its-kind vehicle,” said Vaccar founder Aaron Vaccar. “The EcoBoost drivetrain will give the cult classic a modern spin and turbocharged power and efficiency for the future. There could not be a more iconic brand than WD-40 brand to partner with on a vehicle sure to generate excitement from Bronco, off-road and automotive enthusiasts nationwide.”

Look for the Boosted Bronco at the 2017 SEMA Show in late October.

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