Okay, I can refute this one. One time, I was running up Alabama 255 (Research
Park Blvd.), just off of I-565 in Huntsville, AL. I had Donder running flat
out as usual (~66mph), and I saw a Eurovan coming down the onramp off of
Bradford Drive. The fast lane was packed with rush-hour drivers doing their
damnedest to get around my smoky, brown diesel VW, despite the fact I was
breaking the speed limit. Anyway, the guy gets down to the bottom of the
ramp, looks over, and notes the Vanagon. He gave it a quick lookover, and
shot me a thumbs up! Stunned, I waved back, and slowed to let him in. Upon
reflection, that's the most respect Donder's ever been given, except from me.
;)

                                           - Sean L.

                                   '82 GL Diesel 'Donder'
                                   '83 GL aircooler, currently nameless
                                   '86 GL 'Blitzen'

                             soon to have a '58 Panel
                             still eyeing a '81 Westy