In a message dated 5/30/01 7:49:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
vanagonlover@HOTMAIL.COM writes:

<< True enough Ben. Collector value (yes maybe one day, just like the Type
1's)
 is hurt by any non-stock parts whimsy.
 But OH THE FUN. Just got back from 2 hours of freeway
 driving at 75. >>

Steve,

I drove to LA and back at 80mph plus in my 87 GL pretty much nonstop with the
AC running the whole time. Well, I did make some fuel and bathroom stops.
Original headgaskets.

Did the a similar trip in my 86 Syncro GL. Averaged 70-75 mph. Stopped only
due to an exploded old tire.

75 mph is nothing to brag about.

Collector value is already there somewhat. Are you folks not willing to pay
more for a 91 and earlier Vanagon than you are a 1993 Eurovan? I know my 16"
Syncro already has collector value now.

BenT
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