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  • Re: SA exclusiv!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 1 Jul 1999 03:31:38 EDT
    In a message dated 99-06-30 16:54:11 EDT, lindgre@ONLINE.NO writes: << that the SA production of the T3 Caravelle/MIcrobus...
  • Re: Copy of: Re: take a car from Europe to North America?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 13:54:05 +0100
    Woody Halsey wrote: > settled on a beautiful two-toned, > standard shift, navy blue Vanagon minibus Sounds like you are describing my Syncro :-) > (called "Caravelle...
  • Vanagon and Transporter names
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 26 Mar 2000 22:48:55 +1200
    ...The peoplemover version WAS sold as Caravelle there. The rest of Europe? Dunno, but I suspect Caravelle was used. Andrew
  • Re: SA vehicles
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 25 Jul 2001 13:24:24 EDT
    ...but the 5cyl caravelle/bus would be nice, again.. [text/html]
  • Re: bus?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:11:27 +1300
    ...My 84 T3 is a Caravelle. All VW vans (apart from the LT) are officially Transporters; names like Caravelle or Kombi are grades. In...
  • The dumbest question of the day (middle seat)
    Historical mailing list - Manolo Rolan
    Wed, 27 Feb 2002 12:44:10 +0100
    I bought an '82 vanagon (caravelle) and i intend to convert it to a self made sort of camping version. I' making a rear...
  • Re: list members in Brisbane?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 11 Jun 2001 19:13:57 +1200
    ...In Oz market, I guess these are the Kombi and bare-bones van versions Caravelle: those T3 Type 2s sold as upmarket peoplemovers (Caravelle...
  • Re: berg shift kit
    Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
    Fri, 5 Mar 2004 11:59:54 +0000
    ...I live in Kidlington, near Oxford, and run a 1985 Transporter (Reimo 2-berth camper conversion) and a 1995 Caravelle 2.6i - it's...
  • HELP - I need a Caravelle VIN so I can get some light grills
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 17 Sep 1998 20:04:53 -0700
    ...If any one can help me out with a Caravelle VIN number I can find out how much the Caravelle light grills cost in...
  • Re: Haughty lawyers...Uugh (was libel, retraction etc)
    Historical mailing list - David
    Tue, 6 Feb 2001 18:34:06 -0800
    Did you hear about the man crying beside the cliff edge?? He says "I just saw a "Caravelle/Vanagon from Shyster Fiddler & Shonky go...
  • 2000 Caravelle
    Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
    Sat, 9 Feb 2002 09:00:22 -0500
    ...It has a review of towing with the VW Caravelle Exclusiv. My buddy spent the last few weeks in S. Africa at a soaring...
  • Re: Canadian grills... was SA GRILLS
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Fri, 18 Sep 1998 12:06:53 -0600
    David Marshall wrote: > > The Vanagon / Caravelle (all 17 of them) are no longer sold in Canada as of > 1991. > > I will check with my...
  • Re: question about Macs and VW relation
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 24 Jan 1997 20:06:00 +0100
    ...His family uses a Performa 630 or something like that, a Classic II and a '87 Caravelle Coach. We have a II si and...
  • Re: Regearing transmission
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 19 Oct 2000 22:59:51 +1200
    >What ratio 4th did you use? My 84 Caravelle had a 0.88 4th. Fifth was 0.63. Diff was 4.86. But I...
  • Re: Converting '88 Vanagon into a mobile office
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 2 May 2007 17:32:27 -0700
    ...Seeya, Jake On 5/2/07, Christoph Boltze <C.Boltze@gmx.de> wrote: > > Hi, > > here in Germany, Volkswagen offered the Caravelle Carat as an...
  • Extravagant Utility - 3.2-liter 165hp Vanagon. :)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 03 Feb 95 10:35:59 CST
    ...PERFORMANCE Oettinger Caravelle 3.2 (auto) Volkswagen Caravelle 2.1 (manual) True MPH Time(sec) True MPH Time (sec) 30 3.7 30 4...
  • Re: Deluxe dash console
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Mon, 18 Apr 2005 23:13:30 +0200
    ...Jaap '87 Caravelle Diesel Daniel Stevens wrote: >I spy a ASI glovebox.. > >is that an ASI riveria camper? or a newer Country Homes camper...
  • Re: faux Audi Quattro?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 5 Aug 2014 07:24:31 -0700
    Did you see this van that he did? VW Caravelle T25 Shortie VW Caravelle T25 Shortie View on www.flickr.com Preview by Yahoo...
  • UK question!
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 26 Apr 2000 10:28:44 +1200
    ...are Transporter/Caravelle parts readily >available and if so, where??!! Was the 2.1 wbx available in the UK at >any stage? Transporter Spares...
  • Syncro starter
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 17 Jun 1998 13:32:16 -0700
    The starter in my 88 Caravelle Syncro has given up after 106000 miles. The car has the normal 2,1 liter engine, with 112...
  • Re: Crashworthyness
    Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
    Sat, 2 May 1998 16:51:45 +0100
    ...A Volvo 745 and a VW Caravelle were smashed together at respectively 58 km/h and were aligned so that they made a fifty...
  • Re: Short Tires, Tall Vans
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 26 Oct 2000 22:08:05 +1200
    ...I was offered a Caravelle Syncro with Oettinger 2.8 flat-6 by Transporter Spares in England, which was so-equipped. Andrew Grebneff Dunedin...
  • Whats a Caravelle Carat & whats an Adventure Wagon
    Historical mailing list - David Hayward
    Mon, 12 Apr 1999 22:22:26 -0700
    I have recently acquired a 1989 "Caravelle Carat" (light yellow with black trim). It was special order into the Vancouver BC area. It is...
  • Re: T3 images attached
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 21 Aug 2001 21:58:21 +1200
    ...VW still manufactures the T3 body style and sells it as the Caravelle in NZ, South Africa and Europe? Or am I confused about...
  • Re: Eurovan Syncro!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Apr 1997 20:05:33 -0400 (EDT)
    I have a 1996 German Caravelle/Multivan brochure which features some Germans in some very ugly clothing and lots of EV pictures with great...
  • Re: New to list & not without questions/comments
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 7 Apr 1999 01:35:57 +0200
    ...want, its a free world! Personally, I describe mine as a Caravelle, 'cause thats what it sez on the rear hatch (actually not, 'cause...
  • Re: Westy vs. non-westy Vehicle Weight
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 21:17:03 -0400
    ...1665 kg > Caravelle/ Kombi L: 1700 kg > Caravelle GL: 1730 kg > Joker (westy) with pop top: 1860 kg > Joker highroof: 1900 kg > Pickup: 1540...
  • Re: a nifty porsche vw combo...not for dialup
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Sun, 11 Apr 2004 07:55:51 -0600
    Entity Andrew Grebneff spoke thus: >> http://www.caravelle.dk/film/porschet4.wmv >> enjoy >> Fint > > What format is this in? I'd like to see...
  • Mount rear seatbelts in Caravelle Bus
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Wed, 5 May 2004 14:05:13 +0200
    SGkNCg0KSSBhbSBhYm91dCB0byBtb3VudCByZWFyIHNlYXRiZWx0cyBvbiB0aGUgcmVhciBiZW5j aCBpbiBteSAxOTgyIENhcmF2ZWxsZSBCdXMuDQoNCkFueSBoaW50cyBvbiBob3cgdG8gZG8gLSBi ZXN0IHBsYWNlIHRvIGRyaWxsIGV0Yz8NCg0KSGFwcHkgZHJpdmluZw0KDQpKZW5zIEpha29iDQo=
  • Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item#302103604: South AfricanCARAVELLE emblem for VW Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 8 Apr 2000 18:11:00 +0200
    ...Second, I have 2 "Caravelle C" and one "Transporter" for sale, all picked from 87-89 Vans. Price: $15 for one of the Caravelle...
  • Eberspaecher (?) heater stops too soon ('86 Caravelle C)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 24 Jan 1997 20:43:18 +0100
    ...Suggestions? ************************************************************ '62 Johan Nyberg, Sodertalje Sweden '86 Caravelle C Necessary Pest '62 Kerstin Wife '85 Aasa Daughter '87 David Son '88 Markus Son '91...
  • Re: Argh. It's a sign
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 7 Nov 2000 22:19:18 +1200
    ...My 84 Caravelle has standard captain's chairs! Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 Caravelle (currently SVX engine waiting for a...
  • Re: lighted rocker switches/which side of the road?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Mon, 28 Aug 2000 04:14:43 PDT
    Why minus driveline??? > >There would be no problems (other than finding the $$$) importing an RSA >Caravelle. If I had the funds I'd do...
  • Re: Anybody have an extra moulding strip?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sun, 22 Aug 1999 04:23:35 +0200
    ...late, rather of what trim level your Caravelle is. The Cs (like mine) had black strips, no chrome around windows and black bumpers, while...
  • Re: Safe RPM's
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sun, 15 Oct 2000 00:41:33 -0400
    ...Is this normal for an automatic? FWIW...This matches my numbers for a similarly equipped 91 Caravelle. > I usually drive between 65 and 75...
  • Re: VW T3 T25 TYPE 25 FULL BODY KIT EURO STYLE BRAND NEWCARAT, CARAVELLE, VAN...
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 May 2006 01:27:51 EDT
    ...T25 TYPE 25 FULL BODY KIT EURO STYLE BRAND NEW > CARAT, CARAVELLE, VANAGON, SYNCRO, DOKA, CAMPER > > http://cgi.ebay.com/VW-T3-T25-TYPE...
  • End of the Rustagon
    Historical mailing list - Andersen
    Mon, 4 Sep 2006 19:58:07 +0200
    http://www.zorck.dk/Caravelle/vipvw.jpg Sigh...
  • Short Shifter for 5 speed 89 Caravelle GL ( Vanagon) OZ
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
    Sun, 29 Oct 2000 17:25:06 +1100
    ...Now I have a Caravelle, my wife has difficulties (due to a motor accident) sometimes changing gears. She's 5'4" which causes her...
  • '86 Caravelle idling fixed, for now
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 24 Jan 1997 09:39:03 +0100
    ...Johan Nyberg, Sodertalje Sweden '86 Caravelle C '62 Wife '85 Daughter '87 Son '88 Son '91 Son '93 Daughter (Signature concept gratefully stolen from...
  • Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Fri, 11 May 2001 11:48:30 EDT
    ...In most of the world outside the United States and Canada the Vanagon was/is known as the Caravelle. Chuck '85 Wolfsburg Westy -- 'Roland...
  • Re: Wesipes - pizza in the engine box!
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 3 Feb 1999 19:06:42 +0100
    ...The T4 Transporter/Caravelle is the most sold van in Norway. (including passenger vans) PerL, driving a very ordinary Caravelle...
  • Re: 1998 SA Vanagon on eBay UK
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 20 Jan 2004 21:30:13 +1300
    >My new Vanagon is also South African; it's a white 1995 Caravelle with the >same 2.6i engine and the same alloy wheels...
  • Re: nicknames for the generations
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 5 Oct 94 20:26:26 EDT
    ...up truck versions are Transporters > > The 9 passenger van versions are Caravelles > > The 7 passenger w/jump seat and folding rear seat are Multivans...
  • i'm impressed
    Historical mailing list - Manolo Rolan
    Thu, 13 Jun 2002 18:46:35 +0200
    http://www.furgocamping.com/CARS/rosa1.html ;-) Manolo Rolan '83 caravelle
  • EV - Caravelle Brochures
    Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
    Sun, 23 Mar 1997 12:59:02 -0800
    ...German VW web page (accessed from Peter's page) and the Caravelle/Multivan, California Coach brochures and the tech brochures for the above as...
  • EV Toys ..
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 12 Nov 95 13:14:18 CST
    ...i looked around and sure enough, there was a tiny little Eurovan Caravelle hideen down amongst the other tiny cars in the showcase. so...
  • Re: Canadian grills... was SA GRILLS
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 17 Sep 1998 19:09:49 -0700
    ...was SA GRILLS >> >>The Vanagon / Caravelle (all 17 of them) are no longer sold in Canada as of >>1991. >> >>I will check with my...
  • Friday NVC
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:35:33 -0500
    64 Renault caravelle convertible - yay or nay? Thanks Jeff Sent from my iPad
  • Caravelle Futura
    Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
    Wed, 13 Nov 1996 17:19:50 +0100
    ...Saw a new eurovan called caravelle futura. It should be the most luxury eurovan now. Only four seats, two at the back with arm...
  • Re: vanagons and westys
    Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
    Tue, 12 Oct 1999 02:42:26 -0400
    ...93 Caravelle. Why don't they sell these in the States?!
  • Re: 50 Volkswagen T5 Pictures online
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Tue, 4 Feb 2003 20:41:23 -0800
    ...The Vangon/Transporter/Caravelle (aka T3), and the EuroVan/Caravelle(aka T4) ALSO had "fully independent suspension"...If you doubt this, look under them...
  • Re: Caravelle emblem
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Mon, 21 Mar 2005 16:59:21 -0500
    ...GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Mon 21 March 2005 16:39 Subject: Caravelle emblem > Hello to all. Does anybody know where to get one? I...
  • Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Fri, 11 May 2001 09:09:15 -0600
    ...Price about $24600US for the range-topping > Caravelle. My ignorance is showing, but where does VW RSA exist, do they sell to the US...
  • Re: Brake pressure regulator
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Wed, 5 Apr 2006 08:58:33 +0200
    Maybe http://www.wagenteile.com/index_e.html helps :-) Jaap '87 Caravelle diesel > RE: www.wagenteile.com in Germany. Pretty extensive list of parts...
  • Re: Westy vs. non-westy Vehicle Weight
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 12 Apr 2000 02:52:24 +0200
    ...1665 kg Caravelle/ Kombi L: 1700 kg Caravelle GL: 1730 kg Joker (westy) with pop top: 1860 kg Joker highroof: 1900 kg Pickup: 1540...
  • Re: My Caravelle Web(steering wheel question)
    Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
    Wed, 10 Feb 1999 15:50:55 EST
    Where did you get that neat steering wheel? Kurt 87 syncro
  • Info on recoding your locks
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Sun, 9 Jan 2005 00:44:40 +0100
    Paying back to the community ;-) /JJ http://www.zorck.dk/caravelle/lock.html
  • Re: New Eurovans and Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sun, 23 Jan 2000 10:12:13 +0100
    ...This is for the Caravelles and Eurovans only, the Transporter still has the same front end as the 91-95 Caravelle and Eurovan. PerL...
  • Friday Fish Rap
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 30 Apr 2004 07:10:24 EDT
    ...They were loaded into what looks like a Super Special Edition MaroonStar T3 Caravelle. The MaroonStar Caravelle is one of those Purplish metallic painted...
  • Re: VW factory tours
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Mon, 12 Oct 1998 11:46:38 -0700
    ...They are called Transporter, Caravelle or Multivan here. PerL 88 Caravelle Syncro David-M wrote: > Per Lindgren wrote: > > > > Anybody going to Germany next summer...