The Golden Age of Steel: 5 Classic 80s Monster Truck Videos to Watch When You’re Bored
Ever feel like modern monster trucks are just a bit too... polished? Don’t get us wrong, we love a 12,000-pound backflip as much as the next person, but there’s something special about the old-school monster trucks of the 1980s.
We’re talking about real steel bodies, carbureted engines, and leaf springs that made every jump look like a controlled car crash. If you’re stuck at home and looking for some high-octane nostalgia, we’ve rounded up the best vintage monster truck highlights from the 1980s. Grab a snack and prepare for some heavy metal destruction.
1. The Legendary Battle: ABC’s Wide World of Sports (1986)
This is the ultimate "Battle of the Monster Trucks." In the mid-80s, you were either a Bigfoot fan or a USA-1 fan. This video captures the raw intensity of side-by-side racing before the sport moved to lightweight racing chassis.
2. Pure Destruction: Awesome Kong II vs. A Mobile Home
Back in the day, promoters would crush anything they could find. This classic clip features Awesome Kong II doing what he does best: turning a full-sized mobile home into a pile of aluminum scrap. It’s slow, it’s loud, and it’s incredibly satisfying to watch.
3. The Deep Dive: Great Monster Truck Races (Part 1)
If you have some serious time to kill, this is the video for you. Nearly two hours of archival footage covering the transition of monster trucks from local fairground acts to national TV superstars. Features legends like King Kong and Bear Foot.
4. Vintage 80s Bigfoot Commercial
Nothing says "1980s" like this high-energy TV commercial. It perfectly captures why kids (and adults) were obsessed with these "Kings of the Dirt" back in the day. It’s a 60-second shot of pure nostalgia.
5. Jim Kramer’s Bigfoot 1987 "Nose Stand"
Jim Kramer is a Hall of Famer for a reason. This short clip shows him performing a "nose-stand" trick in 1987—a move that was considered revolutionary at the time and paved the way for modern freestyle stunts.
Why We Love Old School Monster Trucks
Modern trucks are engineering marvels, but the vintage monster trucks of the 80s felt like they were held together by grit and loud mufflers. They were slower, heavier, and arguably more dangerous—which made every car crush feel like a monumental event.
Which 80s legend was your favorite? Are you Team Bigfoot or Team USA-1? Let us know in the comments below!
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