It's tough to find them in that shape, and when you do,
they will almost always cost a premium.  Maybe not true
5 years ago, but it is mostly true now.  So, if having
a pristine van is not high on the priority list (hey,
some people have no bus...imagine that!), then sell it
for $20-24,000 and go buy a nice one for 1/2 that.

Chris Radcliffe wrote:
>
> I think Fafnir could be worth $25K to the "right" buyer, given the extras.
> Assume the paint is virually perfect, and the fix-recommendations are really
> that minor.  Of course, remember that I'm the guy who paid an embarassing
> $23K for the Blue Whale, and Fafnir looks like a premium over that, even if
> he has "twice" the miles :-)  Remember, I use the Whale all the time, and he
> shows a little regular-use wear. That's what he's for. Sounds like Fafnir
> just rolled off the showroom floor.
>
> The real question: why sell him?
>
> Chris Radcliffe
> chris_radcliffe@mindspring.com
> '90 Westy Auto "Blue Whale"
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of Jim Arnott
> Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 8:55 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: '91 Westy Value?
>
> My co-administrator for WetWesties has received what he believes is an
> almost too good to be true offer for his '91 Westy.  However, he's not
> sure of its real value. And he dearly loves Fafnir.  The Westy in
> question is a pristine '91 with 88k miles.  Maroon in color, alloys,
> etc, etc, etc.  Anyone care to venture an opinion as to its true worth?
>
> Jim Arnott
>
> His note to me follows:
>
> Jim: Thanks for the info. Would you mind sending a message to the
> Vanagon list
> asking for anyone's opinion as far as how much Fafner is worth? I
> created a
> quick page with the basic info and some (not the best) photos:
> http://members.tripod.com/~torlasco/Fafner-2.html
> I will appreciate any input on on Fafner's estimated value before
> Wednesday
> afternoon, which is when I am meeting with the interested buyer. They
> should
> p-mail because I am not currently subscribed to the Vanagon list. If
> there is
> any related discussion, I would love to know about it (please let me know).
> Thanks so much, I am feeling a lot of pressure right now!
> Later,
> Cris <mailto:bsutton@gladstone.uoregon.edu>