J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
11/13/23 5:20 p.m.
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They may be small, but micro cars offer a ton of fun. You can pick up yours via the Mecum auction dubbed “The Small Wonders Micro Car Collection from the Estate of Ken Weger.”

The lots range from projects to turnkey cars. Many of the favorites are represented: Amphicar Model 770, BMW I…

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nocones
nocones PowerDork
11/13/23 5:54 p.m.

I hope I am quickly removed from the market on all of those.   

I would do evil evil things to the Zundapp.

I would also accept an Isetta.  

BoulderG
BoulderG Reader
11/13/23 6:04 p.m.

Who was Ken Weger? Seems like a way cool guy, and a GRMer in spiritm albeit with a larger budget than most of us. Would have been pretty fun to know him!

https://northwestchicagoland.northwestquarterly.com/2013/04/12/bantam-buggies-with-heavyweight-appeal/

https://tuesdayswithlaurie.com/tag/ken-and-sylvia-weger/

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
11/14/23 8:58 a.m.

For some reason, I love that hybrid van: 1980 Marathon C360 Hybrid Delivery Van Auction | Mecum On Time

Someone could do some awesome things with it.

MyMiatas
MyMiatas HalfDork
11/14/23 9:45 a.m.

Hey! It a Berkeley! 

Are those not a good project car?

Jesse Ransom
Jesse Ransom UltimaDork
11/14/23 10:44 a.m.

Oh man... Multiple Vespa 400s and an Autobianchi Bianchina...

SV reX
SV reX MegaDork
11/14/23 10:54 a.m.

This could get me in a lot of trouble...

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
11/14/23 11:26 a.m.

Hmm ... one advantage of micro cars is that they don't take up much space. I wonder if I can fit one in my shed. Although, I wonder if I fit in one.

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