Photo: Mecum AuctionsThe famed 1969 Ford Bronco was among eight cars and hundreds of memorabilia consigned by Jones to the auction. Big Oly has a legacy unparalleled by any other off-road racer to come before or after its 1971 and ‘72 wins in the world-famous Baja 1000.
Photo: Nick LishConstructed by Dick Russell and piloted by renowned racers Jones and Bill Stroppe in both of its Baja 1000 wins, Big Oly also went on to dominate the Baja 500 and the Mint 400 in 1973, cementing its legacy as the single most significant Bronco-inspired vehicle ever built and the one likely most responsible for the model line’s ultimate commercial sales success.