Big Oly Coming to Auction

[toddz69]

Found it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhm66kldmY0

Todd Z.

 

[House]

Big Oly is the most beautiful off road race vehicle ever built. The construction and attention to detail was state of art then and just as amazing today. You have to see it in person to truly appreciate it.

Dick Russell was a very talented fabricator, that’s for sure...

 

[andyp]

Just in case you record the auctions and watch them later, you have something to look forward to in today's Mecum from Arizona. Never seen them do this before, but they actually introduced Big Oly in front of the crowd and drove it out from behind it's own tent and on to the runway while Dana Mecum waxed on about the history and emotions behind it. Presumably revving people up for the future sale.
Pretty cool. But I don't know their purpose behind this as I didn't even watch it all the way through before pausing it and heading back here to report.
This was about five and some change hours ago at least on TV. Be interesting to see what they do after this, but it was worth them interrupting the Thursday auction to me.

Paul

Paul it's not unusual for Mecum to preview cars for future auctions. Given the significance of this truck I don't think it needs much hype. The Holy Grail of race trucks for me.

 

[DirtDonk]

Thanks Andy. First time I've noticed them do it like that during one of the shows I watched.
Further along about mid-way through the 6 hour show, they showcased Big Oly and mentioned that during the Indy Auction, Parnelli will be there with 5 other vehicles of note. I wonder if he still has the '64(?) Indy race winner he drove?

No matter what, even if he's got a Dodge Power-Wagon or Honda minivan, they're all going to be cool to see.

Paul

 

[sprdv1]

Found it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhm66kldmY0

Todd Z.

Thanks Todd...

 

[NGABronco]

Now if I can just hit the lotto!!!;D;D;D

 

[daddycreswell]

What member is going to step up and open their wallet?

 

[nickgp]

Pictures are great, but seeing Big Oly in person is awesome. I had the opportunity to see it at Team Ford a few years back. Had a hard time leaving the place! I think it still had original dust still on it.

 

[bigmuddy]

I am thinking about getting group to road trip over the Mecum and watch it go through...

Its selling in Indy, correct?

 

[toddz69]

Thanks Andy. First time I've noticed them do it like that during one of the shows I watched.
Further along about mid-way through the 6 hour show, they showcased Big Oly and mentioned that during the Indy Auction, Parnelli will be there with 5 other vehicles of note. I wonder if he still has the '64(?) Indy race winner he drove?

Paul

He has an exact replica of his '63 Indy car that will be one of the ones auctioned off(the original's in Indy). The others are 2 PJ Saleens (#1 and #3) and the '94 Mustang pace car that Ford gave him when he paced the '94 Indy 500. And the last car is a VPJ Formula 1 race car that Mario drove in 1975. There's info on them on the Mecum site. The Saleens and the pace car were always parked in the garage area of his shop on the first floor and the Formula 1 car, Big Oly, and the '63 replica were part of the collection in his upstairs museum. The rest of the cool cars in the museum (and there were many) went to the Indy museum 6-7 years ago.

Todd Z.

 

[toddz69]

I am thinking about getting group to road trip over the Mecum and watch it go through...

Its selling in Indy, correct?

Correct.

Todd Z.

 

[toddz69]

Pictures are great, but seeing Big Oly in person is awesome. I had the opportunity to see it at Team Ford a few years back. Had a hard time leaving the place! I think it still had original dust still on it.

That was one of the cool things about that truck - Parnelli was very generous with sharing it with fans so many of us were fortunate to get to see it numerous times over the years and check it out. It was wasn't stuffed away in a collection never to be seen again. I was fortunate to take a short ride in it 20 years ago and drive it an even shorter distance 5 years later.

Todd Z.

 

[sprdv1]

I am thinking about getting group to road trip over the Mecum and watch it go through...

Its selling in Indy, correct?

that would be fun.... Have a safe trip if it happens

 

[77Bronco636]

That was one of the cool things about that truck - Parnelli was very generous with sharing it with fans so many of us were fortunate to get to see it numerous times over the years and check it out. It was wasn't stuffed away in a collection never to be seen again. I was fortunate to take a short ride in it 20 years ago and drive it an even shorter distance 5 years later.

Todd Z.

Your a lucky man Todd!!!!!

 

[4WHLFUN]

That was one of the cool things about that truck - Parnelli was very generous with sharing it with fans so many of us were fortunate to get to see it numerous times over the years and check it out. It was wasn't stuffed away in a collection never to be seen again. I was fortunate to take a short ride in it 20 years ago and drive it an even shorter distance 5 years later.

Todd Z.

Yes, likely not to see it again for a long time after this!

 

[txtruk15]

I am thinking about getting group to road trip over the Mecum and watch it go through...

Its selling in Indy, correct?

If you do, let us know, I'd love to meet up and see some broncos! I'm planning on going to the auction Thurs-Sat....

 

[Remos69]

Putting a few extra $$ into powerball and mega for a down payment!! The real Ford Bronco GOAT! The off-road racing GOAT!

 

[El Kabong]

I got to see it at FFF 2011.

I got a kick out of the "big boy" air cleaner placement. I suppose if it got fouled you could replace it on the fly.

 

[Pops68]

It has a Baja Bronco steering wheel and Bronco glovebox door on it - the two Bronco pieces on it.

Todd Z.

So, those are the only true Bronco parts on it?? The body isn't really a Bronco body??

Is it a NASCAR Bronco then - other than looks, it isn't a Bronco at all??

Just askin'

 

[sprdv1]

hell yeah...

I got to see it at FFF 2011.

I got a kick out of the "big boy" air cleaner placement. I suppose if it got fouled you could replace it on the fly.