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Resurrecting Ford's Iconic 4x4 With Style "The watch industry is a very interesting parallel in that none of us need watches anymore," Jonathon Ward, founder of Icon 4x4, offers as a metaphor for his latest project. "The secret to them succeeding and prospering and furthering their design efforts in the modern market is in the execution – making the execution distinct and purposeful and bespoke. We are trying to take that unnecessary ethic from other industries and evolve it into niche transportation." In other words, Ward knows that his custom creations are superfluous, but ... Read More
Vital Stats
- Engine:
- 5.0L V8
- Power:
- 412 HP / 390 LB-FT
- Transmission:
- 5-Speed Manual
- MSRP:
- $150,000
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0Video: Icon Bronco dissected in detail 1336778880
The crew from Cool Hunting finally got around to stopping by the Icon headquarters for a little chat with founder Jonathan Ward. The man has made a name for himself by crafting some of the most detail-oriented interpretations of classic cars on the planet. The Icon Bronco features all of the vintage style of a late '60s SUV with a hand-built frame, ...
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Video: Watch a mini-doc on the amazing Icon Bronco 1335544320
We've had the good fortune of getting up close and personal with quite a few of Icon 4x4's creations, from their off-road wares like the CJ3B and FJ line to one-off restomod hot rods like their Derelict '52 Chevy. While few people may be able to afford the company's offerings, the creativity and thought that goes into each of their vehicles is something ...
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Video: Jonathon Ward talks about his Icon Derelicts in latest eGarage video 1328317020
There are very few things that get the unanimous approval of everyone here at Autoblog. One of them is Icon 4x4, which makes impossibly expensive yet worth-every-penny reimaginings of history's best off-roaders. For this year's SEMA Show, Icon debuted something new that had nothing to do with off-roading, yet still had our whole team ...
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Video: Motorcycle vs. Car Drift Battle 2 debuts, someone called the cops 1326502740
We all know sideways is slow. Kicking the tail out and sending the rear tires blazing may take a heaping helping of skill, but it won't win you any races. That doesn't make it any less awesome, however. Icon has gone through the trouble of crafting yet another drift battle between motorcycle and car, and this time, two specially built Triumph Speed ...
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SEMA: Icon Derelict 1952 Chevrolet Business Coupe looks even cooler in the flesh 1320349500
Icon was kind enough to roll out two vehicles at SEMA 2011 including the company's latest Derelict project. We found this 1952 Chevrolet Business Coupe is a welcome sight among the flashy, polished-to-death SEMA masses. With its Art Morrison chassis, completely reworked suspension, CNC-machined steelie reproduction wheels and a 430-horsepower aluminum ...
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SEMA: Icon Bronco makes drool-worthy official debut 1320190260
Yes, we've already driven the Icon Bronco. But this is the machine's official debut to the public, and, since it's just as awesome here in Las Vegas as it was in Southern California at the company's headquarters, we've decided to grab another set of live photos for your viewing pleasure. As a refresher, this rough-and-tumble ride is based on the shell of ...
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Quick Spin: Icon Bronco 1320076620
Resurrecting Ford's Iconic 4x4 With Style "The watch industry is a very interesting parallel in that none of us need watches anymore," Jonathon Ward, founder of Icon 4x4, offers as a metaphor for his latest project. "The secret to them succeeding and prospering and furthering their design efforts in the modern market is in the execution – making ...
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Icon Derelict '52 Chevy Business Coupe is unassuming masterpiece 1319843700
Ladies and gentleman, this is what SEMA should be about. Behold the latest from Icon, the Derelict – a 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe Business Coupe hiding a full arsenal of modern engineering beneath over half a century of patina. The vehicle uses a complete powder-coated Art Morrison chassis with a front independent suspension and a four-link rear. An ...
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Video: Motorcyclists take revenge on hapless Porsche 928 1313528160
The roadways can be a dangerous place to be, no matter what type of vehicle is moving you and yours to and fro. Though cars and trucks are getting safer year after year, the same can't necessarily be said of motorcycles. While advances like anti-lock brakes, traction control and even airbags have made modern motorcycles easier to ride, it's no surprise ...
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Video: Brammo Enertia and Icon Motorsports visit Rose City Rollers 1303431960
The kids at Icon Motorsports are hitting this whole viral marketing thing square on the money these days. The bike apparel company has just turned out a new video to hawk its wares, and the clip features a trifecta of awesome that the world isn't likely to see again anytime soon. The clip enlists the help of the Rose City Rollers – some of the ...
