An old Ford Bronco just sold for $1.87 million -- here's why
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Parnelli Jones' "Big Oly" 1969 Ford Bronco racing truck has been sold at auction for $1.87 million. The truck won the Baja 1000 in 1971 and 1972.
It wasn't just any old Bronco, but a custom racing truck driven by Parnelli Jones to victory in the Baja 1000 in 1971 and 1972 and at several other off-road races. The famed Bronco is known as "Big Oly" thanks to its Olympia beer sponsorship and one of the most iconic American racing vehicles of all time. Jones has owned it all these years and often loaned it out for displays and events.
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