Came across the following ad in "The WantAdvertiser" in Massachusetts:

81 VW VANAGON.  Runs & drives. Nds batt. Some dents. No rust. $500/bo; Call
Dana (617) 921-3790

I called Seller.  He says it is actually an '82 air-cooled with an '81 tranny.
 Been off the road for 1 year.  Not registered.  Last registered in NH.  He
said if he doesn't sell it soon it will go to the junkyard.

I do not know Seller, can make no recommendation and really have no knowledge
of air-cooled Vanagons.  Just passing on general info to the list in case
someone else has an interest.  Please don't e-mail me.  Call Dana.  He asked me
to post to the list.  Good luck and YMMV.

Maynard Southard  OvO '79
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