How Can Ford NOT Build This?

[Bmisk19]

OP- one suggestion if you're open to it- try finding a 2025 Eruption Green (last year for EG, maybe you can even find a new one like in the link below), then source a white hardtop someone is selling from a Heritage (might have to wait a while for one to surface but it would be worth it). At that point the wheels, stripe and grille would be easy.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for...elCode=BRON&searchRadius=0&state=MI&zip=48188

https://shop.redlinedesign.tv/produ...31nrWosEYR0CAAcb0FmWDPTy588jHjkIaAiwcEALw_wcB


The top I desired was Desert Sand and I eventually found one. Everything on this Bronco is a factory part, but the buildable combination never existed:

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[EvilJim1971]

OP- one suggestion if you're open to it- try finding a 2025 Eruption Green (last year for EG, maybe you can even find a new one like in the link below), then source a white hardtop someone is selling from a Heritage (might have to wait a while for one to surface but it would be worth it). At that point the wheels, stripe and grille would be easy.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for...elCode=BRON&searchRadius=0&state=MI&zip=48188

https://shop.redlinedesign.tv/produ...31nrWosEYR0CAAcb0FmWDPTy588jHjkIaAiwcEALw_wcB


The top I desired was Desert Sand and I eventually found one. Everything on this Bronco is a factory part, but the buildable combination never existed:

Where did you find the roof and around what did it sell for?

 

[Bmisk19]

Where did you find the roof and around what did it sell for?

$3200, I found it in Georgia

 

[Bmisk19]

@EvilJim1971 I mean here's a Ruby Red one someone is selling, oddly enough also in Georgia:

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bronco-4-door-hard-top-like-new-for-sale.130623/

 

[HotdogThud]

Just get a '21 in cyber metallic mega ultra orange, like @broadicustomworks did.

 

[Bmisk19]

OP- one suggestion if you're open to it- try finding a 2025 Eruption Green (last year for EG, maybe you can even find a new one like in the link below), then source a white hardtop someone is selling from a Heritage (might have to wait a while for one to surface but it would be worth it). At that point the wheels, stripe and grille would be easy.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for...elCode=BRON&searchRadius=0&state=MI&zip=48188

https://shop.redlinedesign.tv/produ...31nrWosEYR0CAAcb0FmWDPTy588jHjkIaAiwcEALw_wcB


The top I desired was Desert Sand and I eventually found one. Everything on this Bronco is a factory part, but the buildable combination never existed:

I just realized the OP wanted Dark Ivy or something like in the render. Yeah man at that point maybe just get a wrap or a custom paint job- no way you're going to get a factory custom color. They cancelled Orange Fury

 

[EvilJim1971]

@EvilJim1971 I mean here's a Ruby Red one someone is selling, oddly enough also in Georgia:

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bronco-4-door-hard-top-like-new-for-sale.130623/

I already have mine, but that was a good price you paid.

 

[Bmisk19]

I already have mine, but that was a good price you paid.

Nice! Yeah I was mainly just using it as an example for the OP. They’re out there

 

[DGBronc]

OP- one suggestion if you're open to it- try finding a 2025 Eruption Green (last year for EG, maybe you can even find a new one like in the link below), then source a white hardtop someone is selling from a Heritage (might have to wait a while for one to surface but it would be worth it). At that point the wheels, stripe and grille would be easy.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for...elCode=BRON&searchRadius=0&state=MI&zip=48188

https://shop.redlinedesign.tv/produ...31nrWosEYR0CAAcb0FmWDPTy588jHjkIaAiwcEALw_wcB


The top I desired was Desert Sand and I eventually found one. Everything on this Bronco is a factory part, but the buildable combination never existed:

Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding! Glad there's at least 1 person who understands my use of the word inauthentic in the context of this thread. Sorry no prizes - a well deserved at-a-boy (assuming) will have to suffice. If I wanted an original or original-like example, as others may have suggested, I'd just buy one (plenty out there) rather than spend my time posting off-topic, unresponsive and/or irrelevant messages to a forum clearly intended for the new generation Bronco.

Great minds...
Yes, I've considered this route as a possible compromise. I'm fairly confident I can source the Heritage bits and bobs (top, grill, wheels, decals and bumpers) from Ford as service parts but don't know for sure. They used to always build and inventory spares typically used to repair crash damage. Don't know about today but assume they have to support for at least a few years.

In pursuit of understanding the feasibility of the above, last week I drove my actual DHG retro inspired Ford product to a dealership that had a new Eruption Green '25 on the lot. Turns out there are a number of those at various dealerships in my area. Unfortunately that color flops a yellow/gold color that just doesn't work for me for the "vibe" (sorry for the word choice) I'm going for.

My quest continues, still working various angles, never say never and never (<-- except here) give up or give in... generally : )

Thanks for your constructive, thoughtful and responsive comment.

 

[crzyhawk]

The problem is, the more specific the color, the less people will be willing to pay for it. Generic colors are easier to move because people don't hate them. They may not love them, but they don't hate them. Bright colors that pop will usually have more people that hate them than love them and that limits sales.

I too wish there had been dark green and dark blue options. They just rarely offer the actual colors I want.

 

[DGBronc]

The problem is, the more specific the color, the less people will be willing to pay for it. Generic colors are easier to move because people don't hate them. They may not love them, but they don't hate them. Bright colors that pop will usually have more people that hate them than love them and that limits sales.

I too wish there had been dark green and dark blue options. They just rarely offer the actual colors I want.

My 1st 2 choices : ) I'd take the light blue but discontinued for '26. I advised a local dealer if he could find a new '25 or gently used light blue I might be interested but alas, no luck yet. I've considered black as a base color which would reduce the color change to dark green effort (dollars to donuts the originals had semi-gloss black engine bays and maybe wheel wells with a red oxide primer underbody - don't know for sure - so I might be able to talk myself into it) but not having much luck there either. Not giving up yet though.

Thanks!

 

[vrtical]

The problem is, the more specific the color, the less people will be willing to pay for it. Generic colors are easier to move because people don't hate them. They may not love them, but they don't hate them. Bright colors that pop will usually have more people that hate them than love them and that limits sales.

I too wish there had been dark green and dark blue options. They just rarely offer the actual colors I want.

They should of released a DHG would be the most popular color, but Ford is Ford and colorblind. EG is pretty good but I get the flake issue.

 

[crzyhawk]

if DHG was available as an option, I might have made a different purchase. I really love that color. EG and VB did nothing for me though, I want a bit darker than either of those.

 

[AlienHunter]

Hello -
I'm new to this forum and not yet a new generation Bronco owner... but I'm trying : )

After having waited for some time, like the initial announcement, I've had my eye on acquiring a new generation Bronco and in particular the Heritage edition. I've finally decided to take the plunge but discovering exterior color options are sorely limited and worse yet, even my 3rd choice color has been discontinued! Argggg! So far there appears to be no way me, as a consumer, can actually purchase what I want (see attached). From my perspective how can Ford NOT build this? Dark Moss or Dark Ivy Green (don't say DHG) were standard colors on the Bronco back in the day and fits perfectly with the Heritage theme. I suspect others perhaps share that thought... or not.

My question at this point is, does anyone know anyone that might have the lobbying juice to get one or more built? An exec, a large volume dealer, etc.? Has anyone heard of anyone who's gone down that road resulting in success? I'm willing to lead the charge if there's a viable path forward.

Thanks for any/all responses... flames cheerfully ignored : )

(p.s. I told ChatGpt to use Sierra Green Metallic, which I've found it flops brown - ng for me) but rendered in roughly Dark Ivy (don't say DHG) which really what I'm after.)

To me the color you are trying to chose is something like British racing Green or Jaguar Green. They don’t have a metallic base. If you had the currency to do so buy a white Bronco and have it repainted.
I’m not sure why all vehicle manufacturers has abandoned those no metallic paints from the 80s, which to me would be easier to repaint to match then the metallics. But then again, I’m not a body repair person.
I love British Racing Green.

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