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With development of the Bronco Raptor and Bronco Everglades now in the rearview, Ford has now turned its attention toward the Bronco Heritage Edition, as evidenced by two new prototypes we spied on the streets of Dearborn.
It was about 18 months ago when what appeared to be an early Heritage Edition prototype was spotted under heavy camouflage, but after that singular sighting, any signs of the program had gone completely AWOL. Well, it’s back, and we’ve spotted the retro-themed Bronco Heritage Edition prototypes in both four-door, and two-door body styles.
The camouflage wrap and flat black paint likely to hide some of the key Bronco Heritage cues, but some important details have shown through, despite Ford’s best efforts. Let’s start right up front, with the grille.
FORD-Badged Grille, But Not In A Raptor Kinda Way
We can finally confirm that this Bronco Heritage will ditch the BRONCO grille lettering in favor of a retro-themed FORD treatment—like the original ’66 Bronco. The overall look of the Heritage Edition will keep things simple, with what looks to be a version of the grille from the Base, or Black Diamond trims.
The prototype also shows a new tail-light design, different from the full LED-equipped Broncos, but also different from the Base tail-light design.
Sasquatch and HOSS-Equipped
The prototype is wearing the tires from the 35-inch Sasquatch package, and the orange Bilstein long-travel position-sensitive dampers appear to be visible at the corners.
Some Retro Blue Paint (Robins Egg Blue) Peeks Through
Ford almost completely covered this Bronco prototype in graphic wrap, but the key word is ALMOST. We zoomed in on the gas door and we can see what appears to be Robins Egg Blue, last previewed in these recent photos of the Bronco Heritage Edition.
Likely White Details
The gloss black grille on this prototype may be the real deal, but it may very well be painted white (or at least as an option) when production rolls around. We saw a white grille with RED grille lettering peeking through the heavy camo on the initial prototype photographed in early February 2021. The wheels also show signs of white peeking through the flat black paint, suggesting that the simple four-slot wheels will be finished in white, just like the ’66 Bronco. We have included these details for comparison. Whether Ford can finally get its roof situation in order, maybe even a white roof system will be available to fully capture the 1966 Bronco’s look.
It was about 18 months ago when what appeared to be an early Heritage Edition prototype was spotted under heavy camouflage, but after that singular sighting, any signs of the program had gone completely AWOL. Well, it’s back, and we’ve spotted the retro-themed Bronco Heritage Edition prototypes in both four-door, and two-door body styles.
The camouflage wrap and flat black paint likely to hide some of the key Bronco Heritage cues, but some important details have shown through, despite Ford’s best efforts. Let’s start right up front, with the grille.
FORD-Badged Grille, But Not In A Raptor Kinda Way
We can finally confirm that this Bronco Heritage will ditch the BRONCO grille lettering in favor of a retro-themed FORD treatment—like the original ’66 Bronco. The overall look of the Heritage Edition will keep things simple, with what looks to be a version of the grille from the Base, or Black Diamond trims.
The prototype also shows a new tail-light design, different from the full LED-equipped Broncos, but also different from the Base tail-light design.
Sasquatch and HOSS-Equipped
The prototype is wearing the tires from the 35-inch Sasquatch package, and the orange Bilstein long-travel position-sensitive dampers appear to be visible at the corners.
Some Retro Blue Paint (Robins Egg Blue) Peeks Through
Ford almost completely covered this Bronco prototype in graphic wrap, but the key word is ALMOST. We zoomed in on the gas door and we can see what appears to be Robins Egg Blue, last previewed in these recent photos of the Bronco Heritage Edition.
Likely White Details
The gloss black grille on this prototype may be the real deal, but it may very well be painted white (or at least as an option) when production rolls around. We saw a white grille with RED grille lettering peeking through the heavy camo on the initial prototype photographed in early February 2021. The wheels also show signs of white peeking through the flat black paint, suggesting that the simple four-slot wheels will be finished in white, just like the ’66 Bronco. We have included these details for comparison. Whether Ford can finally get its roof situation in order, maybe even a white roof system will be available to fully capture the 1966 Bronco’s look.
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