In 1969, our Dad bought a Ford Bronco in yellow (his favorite color). It was the first car he ever bought, his pride and joy. It’s the car our mom learned to drive (after rolling it into a ditch — a story Dad loved to tell), and over the decades, it took him hunting and camping, recovered stuck vehicles, uprooted stumps, transported tools and building materials, and cruised in the Sandy Mountain Festival parade a few times. Hell, it even served as a USPS mail truck for a while. 

















When Dad passed away in 2014, the Bronco had been garaged since ’95 and needed some real love. Fortunately, Rochelle’s husband Joe rolls deep in the overlanding / automotive industry, and between the three of us, we had the right combo of passion, know-how, and connections to slowly but surely give the Bronco a serious glow-up. Rebuilt with a focus on overland and trail capabilities (it’s not just for show), we’ve been careful to honor its natural patina and original appeal. 

We’ve loved the process of building the Bronco for modern-day adventure and rallying in Dad's honor. He'd have been so tickled to see his old girl hold her own in a field of much younger vehicles. 

For our fifth Rebelle, though, we made the incredibly difficult decision to retire the Bronco (at least from rallying) -- she was going to require a bit more work this year than we were able to get done in time. We're also curious to see what sort of rally we might run in another vehicle. It's been a bittersweet decision for sure; we LOVE the Bronco and all she represents -- she's given us the most incredible experiences and been such a beloved third teammate for four years. 

That said, starting in 2025 we'll be rallying in Ron Burgundy, Rochelle's 80 Series Land Cruiser! At 34 years old, he doesn't quite qualify for the 40/30 designation like the Bronco did, but he's got decades of trail time under his belt. We can't wait to see how he does on the rally!