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Equipment
Correct period 1.6 liter engine with Freeway Flyer transmission, factory folding sunroof, roof rack, updated factory-appearance radio, hub caps, whitewalls, bumper overriders, whitewalls.
Condition
Fresh photo-documented body-off restoration. Some rubbing on the front chrome trim and pitting to the front badge. Light overspray on the front window seals. Uneven paint application visible around the body seams. Scratch by the right rear wheel well and two sizable scratches on the rear doors. Marks on the right rear window. Extraordinarily clean underbody. Excellent interior. Freshly restored and mostly gorgeous, but a few disappointing flaws on the exterior.
Market commentary
Sold at Mecum Denver a month ago for $79,750, which seems a lot more realistic to the vehicle's actual value. This price just seems outrageous, especially for a 21-Window with notable flaws, but bidders have proven time and time and again over the past few years their willingness to spend well into six figures for these things. That has presented opportunities for so-called restorers to build attractive microbusses that look good under the auction lights but that may not stand up to a closer inspection. The front seat occupants' legs are the crush zone.