The Boxwood BroncoU15GLN89600Official listing
1972 Ford Bronco in Boxwood Green and Wimbledon White at golden hour
Mecum Nashville · TuesdayLot G158

The inaugural Mecum Nashville · Tuesday, September 22

1972 Ford BroncoVIN U15GLN89600

A frame-off build completed August 2026—heritage form, Coyote power and a fully custom cabin, resolved as one collector-grade statement.

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Frame-off build◆Completed August 2026◆Coyote 5.0L V-8◆10-speed automatic◆Original New Mexico frame & body◆Frame-off build◆Completed August 2026◆Coyote 5.0L V-8◆

An uncommon Nashville opportunity

Built to own the moment.
Engineered to outlive it.

Against a field of 1,750 vehicles at Mecum’s inaugural Nashville auction, distinction comes from coherence—not noise. This first-generation Bronco pairs its unmistakable silhouette with a modern drivetrain, deeply considered finishes and discreet technology.

The result is not simply restored and not merely modified. It is a singular, fully resolved build: Boxwood Green over Wimbledon White, custom caramel and brown leather within, and serious mechanical hardware beneath.

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Completed082026
Front view of the Boxwood Green 1972 Ford BroncoOriginal form. Elevated execution.

The Nashville thesis

A show-field presence with nothing to prove.

Period-correct color. Hand-finished warmth. Modern capability. Every decision supports the one before it, giving this Bronco the rare confidence of a build that knows exactly what it is.

Paint
Boxwood Green
Wimbledon White
Wheels
ChromeMickey ThompsonClassic III
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The build

Frame off.
Finished forward.

Represented by its owner as a complete frame-off build finished in August 2026, this is an original New Mexico Bronco frame and body—not an aftermarket replacement tub. Matching VIN identifiers are present on the glovebox and frame, anchoring the build to its original identity.

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Power
Ford Coyote 5.0L V-8
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Transmission
10-speed automatic
03
Transfer case
Atlas dual-range
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Differentials
Limited-slip · front & rear
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Braking
4-wheel disc brakes
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Steering
Power steering
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Climate
Vintage Air
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Wheels
Brand-new chrome Mickey Thompson Classic III

Frame-off scope and August 2026 completion are owner-supplied. Prospective bidders should independently inspect and verify all vehicle information.

Fully custom two-tone brown and caramel leather Bronco interior
Custom cabinBrown · Caramel · Walnut

A cabin between eras

Tailored warmth.
Quietly modern.

The fully custom cabin is tailored in two-tone brown Swedish Elmosoft leather and caramel, then grounded by newly added rich brown carpeting. The palette echoes the wood-rim steering wheel and gives the interior a quietly elegant character—vintage in spirit, modern in comfort and timeless in finish.

  • 01 Vintage Air climate control
  • 02 Fully custom concealed sound system
  • 03 Dakota Digital instrumentation
  • 04 Wireless phone charging
  • 05 Front and rear cameras with visor display
Wood-rim steering wheel in the 1972 Ford Bronco

Wood grain sets the tone—the technology stays out of sight.

One identity · Two chapters

Acquired in 2022.
Reimagined for 2026.

Purchased at auction in December 2022, the Bronco has since been comprehensively revamped. The former black wheel and accent scheme gave way to new chrome Mickey Thompson Classic III wheels and chrome bumpers, while the body received a complete repaint in high-end Boxwood Green and Wimbledon White finishes. The result moves far beyond an out-of-the-box restomod: cohesive, deeply custom and timeless.

View the 2022 vehicle record on CLASSIC.COM ↗
Original identityU15GLN89600

Glovebox VIN · frame VIN · original New Mexico body

The build, in detail

Built, not assembled.

Ten workshop views document the engineering, original structure and detail work beneath the finish.

Finished exterior door hardware during the 1972 Ford Bronco build
01Finished exterior door hardware
Custom two-tone door trim during the 1972 Ford Bronco build
02Custom two-tone door trim
Rear driveline and differential during the 1972 Ford Bronco build
03Rear driveline and differential
Original-frame rolling chassis during the 1972 Ford Bronco build
04Original-frame rolling chassis
Coyote installation in progress during the 1972 Ford Bronco build
05Coyote installation in progress
Body reunited with the chassis during the 1972 Ford Bronco build
06Body reunited with the chassis
Boxwood Green body preparation during the 1972 Ford Bronco build
07Boxwood Green body preparation
Dakota Digital gauge detail during the 1972 Ford Bronco build
08Dakota Digital gauge detail
Concealed custom audio control during the 1972 Ford Bronco build
09Concealed custom audio control
Integrated visor camera display during the 1972 Ford Bronco build
10Integrated visor camera display

The collector file

Documented for serious consideration.

For the discerning collector evaluating provenance, finish quality and long-term ownership confidence, the seller has retained the build record—not simply the finished result.

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Receipts & build records

All available build receipts, invoices and project logs are filed and will be provided by the seller upon request.

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Build photography

Photographs document key stages of the frame-off process, mechanical installation, body preparation and interior execution.

03

Title & VIN verification

Clean title and matching VIN identifiers at the glovebox and original frame support informed bidder review and independent verification.

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Underside presentation

The detailed chassis, driveline and underside presentation invite the close inspection expected at the highest end of the collector market.

Documentation is available to qualified prospective bidders upon request. Buyers should independently inspect and verify all representations before bidding.

Modern mechanicals

Classic stance.
Contemporary authority.

A Ford Coyote 5.0L V-8 and 10-speed automatic transform the experience without diluting the icon. An Atlas dual-range transfer case, limited-slip differentials front and rear, power steering and 4-wheel disc brakes complete the foundation.

Ford Coyote 5.0L V8 installed in the 1972 Bronco
5.0liters

Ford Coyote V-8
10-speed automatic

Clean frame and drivetrain underside
01Frame & drivetrain
Exhaust and driveline detail
02Execution underneath
10-speed automatic shifter detail
03Modern control

Why it stands apart

One Bronco.
Every detail in concert.

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Heritage, not costume

Boxwood Green, Wimbledon White and the original Bronco badge preserve the visual vocabulary that made the first generation iconic.

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Performance, fully integrated

Coyote power, a 10-speed automatic and Atlas transfer case form a cohesive system—not a collection of headline parts.

03

Luxury with restraint

Custom leather, fresh carpeting and concealed technology deliver comfort while keeping the classic cabin visually calm.

1,750vehicles in Nashville.
One Boxwood Bronco.
Original Bronco script badge on Boxwood Green paint

In the press · September 16, 2026

WHEELZ.ME

“Two-Tone Classic”

Wheelz placed this Bronco in its Market Spotlight, highlighting the period Ford palette, modern Coyote powertrain and discreetly integrated cabin technology.

Read the independent feature View the VIN history on CLASSIC.COM

Mecum’s first-ever Nashville auction

Tuesday in Nashville.
The opening chapter.

Collector car auction opens in

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