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Subject:Re: Importing New Vanagon from South Africa
From:Gary Stearns
Date:Mon, 13 Nov 2000 19:57:46 -0500

RHD or LHD not withstanding, this would be an attempt at a "Grey Market"
importation.
My understanding is that  though the true grey market of the 80's was put
out of business, somehow it can still be done.  The documentation, lawyers
stupid upgrades (it doesn't have a seat belt buzzer! Put it back on the
ship!) and raw money necessary would render this impractical.  The only
people doing this are importing Ferrari F50's and the like.  A half million
dollar car makes the legal junk almost worthwhile.

Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: Colin Carmichael <colincarmichael@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 4:51 PM
Subject: Importing New Vanagon from South Africa

> I'm not sure if this has been discussed on the list
> before (I tried to search the archives), but is it
> possible to import a new Vanagon from South Africa
> into the United States? Has anyone tried?  Interested
> in prices and any other information on this
> possibility.
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
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