We’re not even through the week, and the aftermarket is already feasting on the excitement of the 2021 Bronco revealed this Monday. Long-time Ford tuner and racer Steve Saleen is kicking things off with the Saleen Bronco, a homage to the iconic Parnelli Jones-built Big Oly Bronco, which dominated the Mexican 1000 two years straight with its infamous roof-mounted wing.
Clarifying that PJ drove Big Oly, but Bill Stroppe designed and built it. Stroppe, the Godfather of off-road Bronco racing, also created the ~500 Baja Broncos (1971-75) that are hot collector items today.
I remember watching ABC Wide World of Sports following Parnelli Jones across the desert in a plane and the commentator said "Holy cow !! He's going faster than us !!"
