You forgot 1973 as the latest year that does not have to be smogged
in California. First year of the not hidden Type 4 engine.

Tim

-------- Original Message --------

==> From: Tom Stone <TStone8359@AOL.COM>
==> Date: Sun, 12 May 2002 14:29:34 EDT

In a message dated 5/12/02 9:13:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM writes:

 > so what are the best years and why?

'66-'67 Best of the splits.  12v electrics if '67, '66 easy to
convert, smoother ride than older ones.  Hard to find a good one you
can afford.

'71 last of the bug-engined busses, first year for front disks --
cheaper to repair, lots of them still around.

'78 last year for the 76-78 version of the 2000 cc engine.  Hydraulic
valve lifters.  '79 has some one-year only features -- heads for one.
 Lots of these still around.

'91 last of the Vanagons.  My Carat is nice and smooth with many
"modern" features: A/C, power locks/windows/mirrors.  Most expensive
option.

Tom Had '67, '71 Westy, '85 Westy, '91 Carat, '81 VW Diesel Pickup