(December 7, 2018) HAMEL,Ill. — Gateway Bronco, innovative restorer of the first-generation Ford Bronco, announced on Thursday that it has finalized a license agreement with Ford Motor Company. Under the new agreement, Gateway Bronco will be licensed by Ford to create 1966-77 Broncos according to the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2015.

“We’re honored to be recognized by Ford Motor Company and consider this license agreement a tremendous privilege,” said Seth Burgett, CEO of Gateway Bronco.

“We will work diligently to serve and protect the Ford brand. Our proprietary, exclusive solutions to re-condition and manufacture the first-generation Ford Bronco has led to incredible growth of our company. Deepening our relationship with Ford will help us better serve our customers who want the ultimate classic Ford Bronco with modern performance.”

Gateway Bronco offers three models of the first-generation Bronco ranging from $120,000 to $180,000. All Gateway Broncos are backed by an industry-leading, bumper-to-bumper warranty through innovation and strict quality standards.

The company protects each off-road vehicle from rust and deterioration using proprietary solutions, as well as modern chassis components and tuning know-how to make the ride smoother and more comfortable. One of the largest restorers of the first-generation Bronco, Gateway is capable of producing between two and four vehicles a month and meets the Certified Reconditioned Vehicle standards established by Ford.

Gateway Bronco guarantees up to a 5-year warranty by producing reconditioned off-road vehicles on a production line with quality checks each step of the way. Each product is equipped with a Ford Coyote 5.0L V8 engine, a 6-speed automatic transmission and is protected from rust and deterioration using proprietary solutions exclusive to Gateway Bronco.

Broncos are restored in a 60,000 square-foot plant providing vertical integration. The Bronco will not leave the facility from the start of production until it is ready to be delivered. All production is done in house. In fact Gateway Bronco even acquired a powder coating company, purchased the entire company so it can perform the ultimate in rust proofing on frames, differentials and suspensions.

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