Evolution of the Trophy Truck: From Big Oly to Ken Block (1967-2025)

How did we go from 40HP VW Beetles and "Big Oly" to million-dollar AWD monsters that can fly? This is the complete visual history of the Baja 1000. We explore the 25 most legendary machines that tamed Mexico&toughest terrain, from the raw garage builds of the 70s to the engineering marvels of today. In this video, we break down the engineering revolution of off-road racing. Witness the transition from the "Old Red" Meyers Manx and Parnelli Jones&Ford Bronco to the golden era of Ivan "Ironman" Stewart&Toyota. See how the sport changed forever with the introduction of long-travel suspension, the dominance of 2WD Geiser Bros trucks, and the modern takeover by Mason Motorsports AWD machines driven by legends like Ken Block, Bryce Menzies, and Vildosola Racing. 🚀 Featured Machines: The Pioneers: Meyers Manx & The Baja Boot The Icons: Big Oly Bronco & Mickey Thompson The Golden Era: Toyota PPI & Ford Rough Riders The Revolution: Mid-Engine Chevy & Hummer H1 The Modern Era: Hoonigan Truck & AWD Beasts ▶️ Watch next 📚 Playlists Which era/model wins for you and why? Drop a comment. Like & Subscribe to support the channel. 🌐 Socials #Morphart