Many folks younger than Baby Boomers may be too young to remember Cheech & Chong, but their fame transcends generations, possibly due to “Up in Smoke” being one of the best VHS “Afterschool Specials” ever created (don’t ask me how I know). And when it comes to the wacky tobacky, no vehicle resonates more with that lifestyle than the Volkswagen Transporter.
Spotted at Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale 2023 auction was a mobile homage to the two comedians and their favorite plant. Technically the vehicle is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, but it has been rechristened the Canna-Bus (for you squares, a play on “cannabis”).
Powered by a 1600cc flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission, this VW bus was restored in 2020 and features plenty of nifty details — weed-inspired and otherwise — like hand-painted lettering, faux marijuana plants, smoke machine (with authentic essences), props like “High Times” magazine, tons of stickers on the backlite, and more. It sold for 20,900, which is a smokin’ deal if there ever was one.
Join “Jalopy Jeff” Sutton as he does his best not to inhale while giving you the specifics on this Vee-Doobie.
