You might can call Hilltop Motors in Jax. I know that they do go to auctions
to get cars and such. They themselves deal with Vanagons and might can help
you.
904-768-9961
 YOu can tell them I told ya to call. Also explain what you what to do. I am
sure that their Vanagon Mechanic has heard of it or done it.
Kathy Jacobs
South Eastern VW Club
www.sevwc.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Barfield <barfield@GTE.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 7:53 PM
Subject: Auto Auction (no Vanagon content)

> I've found a totaled Subaru Legacy at an auto auction about 200 miles from
> where I live. My westy has a dead engine and I want to do the Subaru
thing. I
> called the auction place and they said that they are not open to the
public,
> only dealers, salvage guys, etc. Has anyone had a similar experience? What
would
> be the best way to get this car? The best I can come up with is the hang
outside
> the auction until I see someone leave with the car and flag them down and
make
> an offer. Are any of you out there auto dealers in the Jacksonville, Fl
area and
> want to go to an auction?
>
> Mike Barfield
> Tampa, FL
> '84 westy