If you happen to be in Denver this weekend, you could do worse, entertainment-wise, than to head to the Mecum Auction that will be there on July 8 and 9.
The extensive lot list includes all the standard fare: muscle cars, classic pickups, and a few sport/super/whatever-we’re-calling-them-these-days cars. But hidden in there are a few Volkswagens that might be worth your while. Here they listed in no particular order or are at least curious enough to merit a second look.
1966 21 Window Type 2 Microbus
This, to many, will be sacrilege, but you can’t argue that it is fascinating. As soon as you look at this bus, you know something’s not quite right. The massive inlets along the back hips belie the secrets that this bus has to hold: A Cadillac 509 V8. Who would build such a thing? A madman, that’s who. It has mufflers instead of brake lights up top, drum brakes out back, and your knees are still the crumple zone. It’s nuts, but I can’t take my eyes off it.
This classic has the look all sewn up. The two-tone black and white body works well with the red wheels and the white wall tires. It has all the nice details, like the sun visor, the roof rack, and it even has cup holders inside.
1965 Volkswagen Sundial Camper
To make up for the last microbus, here’s a more usual one. Sundial campers are like Kleenex, in that they were once the brand that defined all campers. This camper is totally rust free and still has all the kitschy ’60s touches.
Bradley GT! Gullwing doors! Buying this thing would be like riding a motorcycle. It’s undeniably a bad decision, but one that’s deeply tempting.
Check out all the lots at mecum.com.
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