Wow, this is truly interesting.  I own an '85 Westy and an '84 911 Targa.  I
think this proves Dennis' point.

Patrick
Phoenix, AZ

----- Original Message -----
From: Dennis Lockwood <Jshopper1@aol.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2000 6:35 PM
Subject: Re: Where have all the Vanagons gone?

> Listees,
>
> This is a very good question.  It seems that there are pockets of Vanagons
in
> certain parts of the continent.  Other parts are relatively Vanagon-free.
It
> is my unsubstantiated belief that Vanagon production averaged only
slightly
> more per annum than Porsche 911 production of the same period.  Can anyone
> substantiate this?  If this is true, then we own limited production
vehicles!
>  (Don't expect the value of your Vanagon to double overnight if this
> revelation is true.)
>
> As with Porsches, there are portions of North America that Vanagon rich
and
> others that are Vanagon poor.  I live in a Vanagon poor area (South
> Carolina).  Therefore I drive my Vanagon as much as possible, wave at
other
> Vanagon drivers, stay tuned to the list, maintain my Vanagon regularly and
> keep the Vanagon faith alive.  Beyond this there isn't much that any of us
> can do.
>
> Be glad that you don't see yourself at every stop light.  It would
decrease
> the desirability of your vehicle.
>
> Dennis Lockwood
> 91 Carat
> Original Owner
>