Rod Hall’s Bronco | Jay Leno's Garage

Offroad racer Amy Lerner shares Rod Hall’s famous Bronco and lets Jay take it for a rip!
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[@philiph554]

Love it…I remember when they won the 1000, sand I thought that little Bronco was the ultimate machine and I wanted one badly. But I was a student at the time and had no money…fast forward a few (40+) years and I finally found and rebuilt my dream machine, a 1969 Bronco.

[@Supercruze]

Just one of those iconic trophy trucks you never forget. Amazing. Thanks for sharing Jay.

[@houseofno]

I love seeing lady auto enthusiasts. Not enough of them. Glad to see this lady treating this vehicle and Rod Hall's legacy so well.

[@NoPrivateProperty]

who's making lunch?

[@apolloravindran]

showing Jay get into the truck would have made this video wholesome

[@kerrytodd3753]

Lol. I agree 👍 and I bet that sweet lady wishes she woulda brought along one of them bands for her hair. 😂 she really wasn’t thinking ahead.

[@glenlarsen8496]

I imagine it taking a few people a few prybars and some butter

[@Porsche996driver]

Wholesome? lol yeah something like that.

[@DylanL69]

I agree they could've done a video of him just trying to get in would've been hilarious

[@UberLummox]

You all should go watch The Bachelor some more if it's drama you want,

[@WalkiTalki]

Great job to the person that set up that suspension!!!! They were called Broncos for a reason. Jay test drove at speed with one hand!! Ford would be jealous.

[@kerrywilliams6596]

This one and the “Oly” Bronco are all time favourites. Absolutely fantastic to see this one on the best car show. Thank you.

[@roguewar88]

I went through the Rod Hall Off-road school training when I was in the US Army. We used our GMV's and Rod Hall sent two instructors to teach us recovery techniques and of course driving skills. I wish I could remember there names. I have a certificate from the course. This maybe was in 1998 to 2000?

[@peterjanka2921]

I was lucky enough to chase the 1000 with Rod and his crew years ago. All good people. He was a real gentleman and a great guy! I am sad to hear of his passing and admire what he was able to achieve and how he lived his life. Godspeed!😁👍🍻🏁

[@manwithabird]

The simple fact that Jay got into this rig says a lot!

[@guytansbariva2295]

This was before his accident. Or were you referring to his "large buttocus"? 😜

[@bobschenkel7921]

Q: "How do you make a small fortune racing?" A: "Start with a large one." Sounds like Mr. Rod Hall knew that and kept his options open, he worked with everyone, and made it pay. Unreal that the truck is still going strong after so many years, glad it is. Amy seems pretty confident in herself and her abilities. Way to go!

[@jalopywrench]

Actually Jr. Johnson coined that phrase.

[@jeffclark2725]

This is a great truck featured by the great Jay Leno, Thumbs Up

[@bobschenkel7921]

@@jalopywrench I didn't know who originally said it, I just thought it was way funny.

[@jalopywrench]

It was Jr from the old days of nascar. And true of any form of racing. Rod was one of the best. He believed in the KISS principle. Keep It Simple Stupid. His truck proves that. Nothing fancy, just works. I've been in person with this truck, the cool factor is definitely there.

[@guytansbariva2295]

@@jalopywrench Yeah we know, but we don't care about NASCAR. Ugh

[@Andy.H.H.]

I had a 1968 bronco with a 289 and 3 on the tree. I still remember those crappy vacuum windshield wipers! It was a blast to drive!

[@NashPotatoesOutdoorShow]

Sweet Bronco! And another great video Jay...keep 'em coming!

[@Dave_0993_I]

I had a 70 Bronco with the 302, and three on the tree, that I'd drive from York, PA to Rochester, NY, up Rout 15. Did great in the NY snow up there.

[@johnnymossville]

I love that bronco. So iconic.

[@sandroescribanocruz5108]

I am so happy your are ok. I burn my hands when a radiator hose exploded on a 86 Camaro. I was adjusting the belt and the wrench popped the hose. I lost all my skin and till today I still have the marks it’s been 30 years. Thank you for your knowledge of cars and for opening your garage to us.

[@williamwinslowhansen]

Oh man I love that bronco . I had a slot car as a kid that I loved so much that was based on that bronco . And look at that you’re standing right next to the actual car . How can something completely based around function look so cool. Just amazing . You’re right jay it does scream the sixties .

[@ericbelletynee5448]

I felt the same way about the modal A slot car that I had. It was fast but just came flying off the track at any curve... fun stuff.

[@Marcelmopartruckguy]

Lol i think i have that Bronco and my original AFX tracks (from 1970 something…)stuffed in a box in the garage, dang with my old HO train set!!

[@rixkafer56]

The afx parnelli jones bronco slot car... the real one was also in the movie gone in 60 sec

[@williamwinslowhansen]

@@Marcelmopartruckguy get it out use it

[@davidlogansr8007]

Very Very Glad to see that Jay seems okay! We don’t heal as quickly at our ages! Jay, I Prayed for you, and still will.

[@ShamWerks]

This video has been recorded before the accident.

[@guytansbariva2295]

David, this is before the fire. Jay has had many interviews and been out in public since he got out of the hospital and even did a stand up comedy show in LA the other day. So he's doing ok, heck I'd say great, but yeah he's got scarring on his mouth and side of his face, and on his hands. But his attitude seems to be "no big deal", he doesn't care what he looks like. I think he said that he's gotten skin grafts in the hospital so he does look a lot better, especially on his face.

[@andyjones7121]

@@guytansbariva2295 Thanks for the update. I was hoping he was doing well. He's a national treasure and I ached hearing about the accident.

[@tomcain5069]

Just watched “One More Win” on Tubi. What a great story! Thank you Amy!

[@todd2386]

What a great rig it`is! I have owned 2 old broncos and loved them!

[@bcgrittner8076]

I love those early Broncos. I see similarities to Parnelli Jones’ Big Oly Bronco. I almost bought a well-used ‘68 Bronco some time ago. It had been used as a plow truck. No deal.

[@yankeebarber]

Hey Jay! Glad to see you're back at it and doing so well after your accident. You are a treasure to us.

[@Rsomero]

Wow, could you imagine driving around the airport and seeing Rod Hall's Baja winning Bronco being driven by Jay? So awesome!

[@lindaoffenbach]

She’s cool and an impressive driver. Great to see her here. Seeing this has reminded us of Dakar taking off again at 31 Dec. Thanks for sharing this one Amy and Jay.

[@pbyfr]

Great car. I was always impressed by Amy's driving of the Porsche on the Dakar.

[@gerardocabrera3787]

Welcome back old friend...awesome bonco..the a barn stomer...runs and sounds truly beast...Love you Jay..keep watching and hit that like button before watching people so you won't forget...

[@Deathicu]

Jay! You have the coolest video's on KZbin, (PLEASE SHOW THE CUT OF YOU GETTING IN ROD HALL'S BRONKO) That would be (FREAKING) GREAT! Keep doing what you love doing, because we love watching!

[@gillessteeleneuve8969]

So pleased to see on the news that Jay is out and about again. Hope you're not in too much pain fella!

[@guytansbariva2295]

Jay said in the Adam Carolla interview the other day that he doesn't like to take pain meds and refused them at the hospital. In fact, he went home after the fire and only went to the hospital the next morning because his wife wanted him to. His face "peeled" off when he was sleeping, but he has a very high pain threshold. I understand what's he's saying, but infection is what you have to worry about, not pain.n

[@boostedsaleen6146]

Jay is a national treasure protect him at all cost

[@brunodealmeidajabrayan5563]

50 years being racing, thats is amazing!!! How cool is that. Cheers.

[@melvinburwell8202]

Very cool. Historic Bronco. I owned a Bronco 20 years. Nice to see the old ones still around.🔥🔥😍😎♥♥

[@jamesburns2232]

Now you can order a new 2023 Bronco FORD For Old Retired Dudes! 🤠

[@georgecostanza2695]

Thanks for another great start to the week Jay!

[@momnc4721]

Thanks again Mr. Leno for the great history lesson, I absolutely love Broncos, especially the episode where Ford put the coyote motor in it for you. With the manual transmission🙏🏽

[@BrenticusMaximus1]

Gotta love Jay and his laid back mellow yellow approach to life 🙂 I was sad to hear about the fire but glad to hear he is taking it in stride, what a great guy!

[@pashakdescilly7517]

I think this video was recorded before the fire

[@guytansbariva2295]

@@pashakdescilly7517 Of course it was. But he's out of the hospital and has been in interviews and even did a stand up comedy show in LA last week. He's still mellow yellow, still laid back. Seems he has a huge pain tolerance, which helps a lot. Check out his interview with Adam Carolla the other day.

[@pashakdescilly7517]

@@guytansbariva2295 he is bouncing back surprisingly well, but it will take a long time for full recovery.

[@guytansbariva2295]

@@pashakdescilly7517 My only worry is that he's pushing himself too hard to get back on stage, back in the Garage. He doesn't seem to care about his burns and how he looks, but I hope he's keeping up with what he has to do with the skin grafts and keeping infection away. Mavis is probably riding his butt 😊

[@kwhite145]

@@guytansbariva2295 He said he did his own roast ! Lol !

[@rodneycarey44]

I’m not a Ford fan per say but I have to show some love for all that man and that vehicle did for off-road racing. Way cool and much respect! Thanks for sharing and bringing back the memories

[@brucebelitz3451]

I've always loved the original Broncos, my father was a State Farm agent and most of his friends were in the car business so I saw the bronco early and close up!

[@Praterphil]

Love that Bronco, I remember Rod Hall racing early. I'll check out the onemorewin. Keep healing up Jay!

[@max57rich37]

Just finished watching the Rod Hall documentary it is excellent!

[@rexrocker1268]

I hope Jay is recovering well. That accident recently could have killed him. He seems like such a great guy.

[@guytansbariva2295]

Great comment! I've made the same myself over the last several weeks. Sounds like he's good. He's been out in public a lot and is doing stand up shows already. What's interesting is the interview he did with Adam Carolla several days ago. He goes over what happened and all of the outpouring of love he got in the hospital, from normal people and celebrities.

[@frankdenardo8684]

@@guytansbariva2295 our prayers 🙏 have been answered

[@guytansbariva2295]

@@frankdenardo8684 Yes they have Frank!

[@davidnelson4055]

What happened to jay

[@rexrocker1268]

@@davidnelson4055 He was burned by steam I believe. He was working on a steam engine car and I guess a valve or something burst while it was still hot as heck and he burned his face pretty bad. I think he needed skin grafts. He appears to be doing alright but he’s got some scars and that must’ve been extremely painful. A man his age that can kill you just from the stress alone.

[@davidfreyta3857]

Great video. I love old race vehicles of any type. I'm glad the pulled this one out to race again. It just seems almost every sporting and racing event was so much better before the big corporations took it over and pushed the little guys out. Stay well Jay.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Great to see Mr. Leno is doing great. God Bless you!

[@jimbeam5363]

Jay should now be called the Italian stallion. Looking great and recovered like he just brushed that s*** off. Good man and God bless. Merry Christmas Jay!

[@jimbeam5363]

@@nuevohombre592 no it's not if you look closely on Jay's face and on his left arm in 1080P you can see he is wearing some makeup but this is post injury.

[@toddzuercher1615]

No, this episode was recorded several months ago - before the fire.

[@RundFyrkant]

11:50 That sounds about right! Awesome enginesound 🎵

[@rikardgustafsson5345]

so glad to see you are well jay

[@dancooper3759]

Obviously we need to see her ‘82 Porsche!!! Great episode! Long live the memory of Rod Hall, a true racing icon!!

[@robedmunds7163]

As a young guy in the U.K. 40 years ago I used to love the Bronco adverts in American Dirt Bike magazine. Thought the whole off road scene in the States was great, fuel of day dreams😀

[@TheBandit7613]

The off-road community in the western US is bigger than ever and growing. The machines are called side by sides (SxS) They are high horsepower (200 to 400 hp) and lightweight with long travel soft suspensions. The two most competitive machines are CanAm X-3 Maverick and Polaris Pro R Every member of our family has their own, all our friends too. They would eat that Bronco for lunch.

[@SOMeDoOD1992]

@@TheBandit7613 He's talking about real full sized vehicles, not some weekender's go-kart

[@TheBandit7613]

@@SOMeDoOD1992 They aren't go carts anymore. They are taking over. Purpose-built, 30" of suspension travel, 100+ mph. King of Hammers, Baja... Very capable machines. ' Sour grapes because you can't afford one.

[@robedmunds7163]

@@TheBandit7613 I would take either, the fun I could have😁

[@walkabout3336]

Glad you are doing so well. Be careful damn it!!the world can't keep losing the good ones.

[@brianhornak5937]

Bless You Jay....Wishing you a continued smooth recovery..stay safe

[@erinfreize]

Glad to see good content in reserve while Jay is recovering. This was an interesting ride and a cool owner, as always!

[@Andy-gti]

finally someone with common sense that doesn't think Jay recorded this yesterday

[@ErnPrivado]

what happen to jay?

[@Andy-gti]

@@ErnPrivado your mom happend... thats why he's so depressed 🤣 i'm also dissapointed on the sloppy job she did

[@tiufb]

I wish they had showed Jay climbing into that thing.

[@mikesuch9021]

They won the first Baja 1,000. Because Malcolm and his team got lost. Criss cross the whole peninsula twice before they got back on track. I was fortunate enough to see Rod Hall race a few times. In the early in the early seventies it was easy to tell when the bronco was coming.

[@relentlessundrdawg]

Saw Jay on an interview, and you couldn't even tell he had the accident. He was cracking jokes, and making the interviewer laugh. He is one of a kind.

[@andyjones7121]

So great to hear. Thank you for the info. Worried about him. Love this guy so much (in a very heterosexual way of course).

[@j.e.g2321]

I remember seeing this car plus one Stroppe built for Ted nugget in long beach I meet Hall and Mr. HARLEY WHO I THINK helped build it .and Jay ran into me at the long beach grand prix when he got a free t-shirt. Take care Jay and keep on keeping car history alive.

[@jameshaury2716]

Glad to see you are back and okay.AS soon as I heard I started praying for you.

[@user-gc1zn5mn4p]

Jay, fun video--& thank you for cutting the scene of your entire crew inserting you through the side window of that vehicle. ;-)

[@gurneyforpresident2836]

Thanks for showing this one Jay. Fantastic vintage Bronco!

[@dennisdose5697]

Driving Baja 50 consecutive years. Racing there at nearly 80. As the poet/ philosopher Darth Vader put it-"impressive". BTW, I noticed that we didn't get to see Jay get into the truck. 😉 Great episode, thanks to Amy for bringing this piece of rolling history by.

[@WheelsnStuff]

I recently bought a 1970 Ford F-250 but I am 19 and can’t find classic car insurance. I figured Jay Leno viewers might know some. I live in Calgary Alberta Canada. Thanks For Your Help.

[@myronanderson9534]

Glad you are back!!!! You take care!!!!

[@bikesqump]

8:12 I see it has the optional "rusty bolt" safety feature on that solid steering shaft!

[@donnamoss9650]

Jay should attend The HAMMER in Feb.. Been a early Bronco still racing there... 180 entries running 200 miles in 14 hours with only 30-35 finishing...

[@bennyboogenheimer4553]

Awhh, so cool. Glad you're doing so well Jay. This would have been funner, if Jay would have shown her Craig Ferguson's "OLD" Bronco. I'm off to Amazon to watch her doc.

[@ericbrammer2245]

AN Honest True, Engine Bay!! And it is Gorgeous!!

[@pete1208]

Best wishes to Jay and his family

[@andymelendez9757]

Wow that things a hoss. We’ve got a 67 Sport in the garage waiting for some love. It’s my daughters dream to fix it up…. Great guest Jay thanks!

[@douglashoward346]

As a Canadian it's funny to see the name PUROLATOR as that is for oil and air filters in the States. Here in Canada it's our post office owned courier company. It had been the filter companies delivery arm before it was sold to the post office i believe.

[@davidkeyser7067]

I saw it race in Baja, sounded a lot louder back then, Thanks Jay

[@dtruth5769]

Glad to see Jay is doing well!

[@cr500_conversions]

Super cool! When do we get to see Parnelli Jones' bronco? 😁❤️🤗

[@jalopywrench]

Met Shelby Hall, Rods granddaughter, up in Reno with this rig or one just like it. Can't post pics on here. I really think its the same one. Shelby said they got it out of the museum to race it.

[@jalopywrench]

Yep its the same one. Shelby busted a tie rod so I got to help them get back to and on the trailer.

[@marcuswimberley887]

We love you Jay!!!

[@thorstenwanoth6774]

Nice one Jay! reminds me a bit of my LR Defender 90 pickup (300 TDi) but with more power. LR would only get to an indicated 150km/h on a downhill on a good road. Magic off-road though.

[@joeclark7082]

Very cool piece of motorsports history. Love those old broncos.

[@bobhoffer5426]

felt a little cheated not seeing Jay climb into the Bronco...

[@whiterosemotors9026]

Love these videos on old 4x4s

[@breakandrun70]

Great piece of history, & a great video. Hope you are doing well, get better soon my friend!

[@timothygraham5642]

She said” Bang it out!” 😂

[@lawrencemick1665]

Knew that there would be atleast one comment that goes something like this. I'm not a Ford guy but. Lol gotta love it.

[@sacoped]

Wish it could had been longer, with more info about, amongst other thing, the transmission, suspension and a few images from the documentsry about M. Hall.

[@Porsche996driver]

Wonder if this was co-developed with Parnelli Jones and his “Big Oly” Baja Bronco? These were legendary for sure! 💯🏁

[@fredboat]

Thanks for the video/show.

[@RobertSpizman]

Hey Jay, quick spot, the Bronco was sponsored by Purolator (rear quarter panel), when you showed us the Ford 347 crate engine it had a K&N Air Filter. LOL

[@TheBandit7613]

It had a K&N outerwear. No real off road racer uses a K&N filter. The engine wouldn't last thru the race.

[@jeffreysanborn7170]

Rod had an Old saying “Drive slow enough to win” and thats how he won a lot of races

[@zoltantotka6121]

Dear Mr Jay, I just found out about your accident, I'm so sorry. As I see, you are fine, you look good, I hope everything will be fine with your health in the future as well. I'm a big fan of yours and a big car lover, one of those who never had their own car... My three-year-old son Filip (I'm 57) is also a fan of cars, he has about a hundred car toys, he can list all the parts of a car (in English). It looks very nice and funny here in Serbia. I hope that you will continue your work so that we too can enjoy cars, even if only in our imagination. Sorry if my English is bad, this is a translator.. Greetings Zoltan

[@goodolbronco]

Coolest little truck ever ❤

[@gernblanstien4968]

Funny, first time Jay didn't know all the facts and details... Maybe it's time for jay to visit Glamis sand dunes, (thanks giving weekend)

[@glennmcqueen9475]

I like how they lowered the bonnet at snails pace yet a minute prior Amy said she had the bronco doin 100 mph

[@Ph3389]

Jay you always have the coolest things on your show love watching you you’re awesome hope all is well merry Christmas

[@JimKJeffries]

Awesome. Thank you

[@danieltravieso900]

glad to see him getting better and recovering.

[@johnrogstad1278]

Am I missing something? This absolute trophy looks totally mint. And yet they're talking about the color scheme looking of its time and how it doesn't matter if it gets a dent, etc. But the paint and lettering look perfect. I don't see a ding on the entire body. Surely this was recently re-painted and has had body pieces replaced, right? This doesn't look like a 50 year old race car at all. But then, I'm no expert. Regardless, this is a truly awesome vehicle. And I'm happy to see Mr. Leno has maintained his refreshingly cavalier attitude towards road lanes.

[@LawrenceRhodes]

Looks state of the art. Current rock crawler people modify a wide range of vehicles and they look very much like the Bronco.

[@andyjones7121]

Jay, consider moving to Florida. I'm in Sarasota, where Brian Johnson (AC/DC) and Jerry Springer live, and people just say hi when they see them. No cameras or paparazzi. Brian is also a car guy. I think your life would be much easier here without people asking you questions every time you're at a gas station. I wait tables/ tend bar when I'm not flying airplanes and have met them both dozens of times and everyone leaves them alone.

[@leewilliams2094]

Bill Stroppe built the Bronco equivalently of the Shelby Mustangs. The Stroppe Broncos were all V8s my friend bought one new in 1971 it had a Boss 302 and a four-speed. Definitely well over the 100 horsepower 200 cubic in 6 .lol

[@MarianoACV]

maybe a cobra engine not a boss 302 (unless it was swapped in). Ford only did a prototype with that engine

[@leewilliams2094]

@@MarianoACV The Boss 302 was installed new by Bill Stroppe's Long Beach shop. It was available on special order. Standard Stroppe Broncos had 200 horsepower two barrel 302s with headers being the only power adder due to smog regulations. Special order vehicles like those with the Boss 302 power could only be delivered outside the state of California. Much like Shelby he would build special orders any Way you want it. In 1967 one Southern California dealership built Broncos with 271 horsepower 289's.

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I'm not a big fan of Fords or off road. But I would LOVE to drive something like this in the proper terrain

[@jerrycraig6522]

My youngest is named Shelby, for a reason, I really like Mr Carrol Shelby, he is the coolest!!!

[@paulbouvier1997]

She said "Bang it out".... Yes please, hahaha

[@chuckoaks6756]

I had a 73? I think. Red/white top. 302 three on the tree. I wish I still had it. Loved the old bronc.

[@TheBandit7613]

I had the same one. Two small gas tanks, the fills on opposite sides, pain to get gas. Valve on the floor.

[@skxj]

Aurora/AFX HO scale slot cars had this Bronco as one of the cars.

[@writerconsidered]

I like it but I wouldn't want to own it. I'm glad Jay has all these backup videos but I'm waiting for his return video.

[@jerrycraig6522]

That's a VERY cool Bronco!!!