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Before O.J., the most famous Ford Bronco was Parnelli Jones' Baja 1000 winner. Parnelli Jones’ "Big Oly” Baja Bronco at Mecum Indy auction. Bid on Big Oly, Old Calhoun replica, and a real Vel ’ s Parnelli Jones F1 car The vehicles—led by the 1969 Ford Bronco “Big Oly”—are a fine testament to a racing career that will likely never be matched: the unrivaled story of Parnelli Jones. Even at 87 years old, Parnelli Jones remains a household name to anyone remotely interested in motorsports. by Cyndi Paceley. This is special vehicle that forever changed the design principles and construction for off-road racers. The second was Big Oly, the tube-frame, fiberglass-bodied gloss on a Ford Bronco that Jones and co-driver Bill Stroppe flogged to win the Baja 1000 in 1971 and 1972. Mecum Auctions is honored to offer a selection of some of Parnelli Jones’ favorite vehicles at Dana Mecum’s 34 th Original Spring Classic in Indianapolis. $1,000,000 USD. It was driven by the iconic Parnelli Jones, a man who unquestionably enjoyed pet names for his racing vehicles. The last of the Parnelli Jones Collection will cross the block at the Mecum Indy auction, May 14-21. Auction Lot R254, Indianapolis, IN 2021. Parnelli Jones’ “Big Oly” Ford Bronco Baja Racer Part of Mecum Indy Sale. In fact, early buzz suggests that Big Oly might be … The history-making 1969 Ford Bronco named “Big Oly” that motorsports legend Parnelli Jones raced in the Baja 1000 will roll onto the auction block this May during Mecum’s 34 th Original Spring Classic auction in Indianapolis, company founder and president Dana Mecum announced Thursday.. Jones was “one of the most diverse and successful drivers in motorsports history,” Mecum … 1969 Ford Bronco Baja 1000 Big Oly 02. Known as “Big Oly” in honor of its sponsorship by Olympia Brewing Company. 3.19.21 3.18.21. 2 13. Driven by Parnelli Jones and Bill Stroppe to victory in the 1971 Baja 1000, 1972 Baja 1000, 1973 Baja 500 and 1973 Mint 400. After more than 50 years, Parnelli Jones to part with Baja 1000-winning Big Oly 1969 Ford Bronco. Parnelli Jones, Marshall Madruga and PJ Jones. This, clearly, was the star of the auction. Based on a 1969 Bronco and with sponsorship in place from Olympia Brewing Company, Big Oly is among the most memorable in the history of motorsports. It’s been nearly forty years since the original ‘Big Oly’ roared onto the then-small stage of off road racing. By Matt Litwin on Mar 18th, 2021 at 5:00 pm. Big Oly Bronco bound for auction, could be first-ever million-dollar vintage SUV. Mecum Auctions announced that it will offer Parnelli Jones’ famed "Big Oly" Ford Bronco Baja racer, along with other race cars and personal effects from his collection, at its 2021 Indy sale. BROKERS AND DEALERS WELCOME. 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