This spot could be yours …
One of my favorite events is EAA’s AirVenture (July 22-28) in Oshkosh. Besides being a car geek, I’m also a plane geek, big time! I received an email from one of my contacts there a couple of weeks ago asking for some help and of course I said yes. They’re auctioning off a 1970 VW Kombi “Microbus” with proceeds going to the EAA Aviation Foundation.
But this isn’t just another VW Microbus, it’s a 23 Window, something you just don’t see on the road today. According to VW, the 23-window bus was originally designed as a vehicle to tour the Swiss Alps, offering up to nine passengers maximum visibility, but was quickly adopted by families, campers, and members of the counterculture.
The van features a collection of unique windows including eight skylights, two curved rear windows, a retractable skylight, and a coveted split windshield. Produced between 1951 and 1967, the first-generation Microbus was budget-friendly and built for sightseeing adventures. The four-cylinder engine was placed in the rear, allowing the driver to sit right on the windshield affording unparalleled views of the road.
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This one has been restored to total awesomeness. Every square inch has been replaced or cleaned to like-new specifications. The leather interior is in impeccable condition, from the front bench all the way back to the third-row seating.
What are they worth now? With only between 5% and 10% of all VW Bus models made with this combination of features well into a six-figure sum! In 2017, a 1960 23-window VW bus, fetched a whopping $207,200 at an RM Sotheby’s auction in New York. That same year, a 1965 example, went for more than $300,000 at Barrett-Jackson!
So will I see you this year at AirVenture? Thanks for stopping by and reading about this week’s spot. Check back next week for another spot along with some of its history. Have a great weekend.
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