Saratoga Automobile Museum Unveils Legendary VW “Light” Bus at Cars on Union Event Saturday
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Automobile Museum welcomes the arrival of the iconic 1962 VW “Light” Bus exhibition, a symbol of the 1960s counterculture movement, at the upcoming Cars On Union event on June 17. The event coincides with the Dead & Company performance at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
The “Light” Bus, renowned for its intricate psychedelic artwork, has become an emblem of the era’s artistic expression and a captivating symbol of the time.
The original bus: Robert Richard Hieronimus (AKA Dr. Bob) was commissioned to paint the Light Bus for his friends in the Baltimore-based rock band Light. Its first great journey was to the music festival at Woodstock in 1969.
A half-century after Woodstock, after an exhaustive search for the original turned up empty, the “Light” Bus was recreated.
Cars On Union will take place June 17 rain or shine. The event is open to the public to celebrate Super Cars, Rare Classics, Exotics and automotive culture and features vehicle displays, live entertainment and food vendors.
Later this summer, the Saratoga Automobile Museum hosts its 21st Anniversary “Blackjack” Gala. A highlight of the gala will be the keynote address delivered by Dr. Michael L. VanBlaricum, one of the founding members of the prestigious Ian Fleming Foundation (IFF).
The IFF is renowned for its dedication to the study and preservation of the history of Ian Fleming’s literary works, the James Bond phenomenon, and their profound impact on popular culture. The current “Bond in Motion” exhibit will serve as the perfect backdrop to the evening.
The gala takes place 7 – 11 p.m. on July 21 at the museum.
For more information, go to: https://www.saratogaautomuseum.org/.