1969 FORD BRONCO 'BIG OLY'

Lot #F131
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  • Driven by Parnelli Jones and Bill Stroppe to victory in the 1971 Baja 1000, 1972 Baja 1000, 1973 Baja 500 and 1973 Mint 400
  • Known as “Big Oly” in honor of its sponsorship by Olympia Brewing Company
  • This is a special vehicle that forever changed the design principles and construction for off-road racers
  • Built to Parnelli Jones' specifications of faster, stronger and lighter
  • 154-inch length
  • 72-inch width
  • 2,620-pound dry weight
  • Chrome moly tubing space frame
  • Fiberglass and aluminum bodywork
  • 351/390 HP Ford Windsor V-8 engine
  • Modified Ford C6 B&M hydro transmission
  • Gold/White/Black exterior with No. 1 livery
  • 45-gallon fuel capacity
  • Runs on high-octane racing fuel
  • Extreme shock absorber and suspension travel
  • Custom big wing on top
  • Split windshield to reduce dust in the cockpit
  • Spool rear end for better traction
  • Firestone White-letter off-road tires
  • Spare racing tires, fuel can and spare axle included
  • Sold on a Bill of Sale