>> I have been offered these sorts of things in the past by
>> European suppliers, but have generally declined because
>> such lenses are not street-legal in the U.S. and I didn't
>> think there would be a huge demand.  I could bring some in
>> if there were enough call for them...

> if youve ever been to a watercooled VW/Audi show such as
> Waterfest, you know that doesn't stop anyone..   :<)
> 75% of the watercooled vw's at shows have some sort of taillight
>  modifications..  I think the vanagon ones would be different, and
> a good seller. as long as the brakelights appear red when the
> brakes are applied, thats all that matters to pass state insp.

Just an update...

Well, Chris, I hope you're right that these will be a hot item, because
they're coming!

They're almost, but not completely, red - the turn signal section is orange
and the rest is red.  They are genuine N.O.S. Volkswagen, not aftermarket,
and originally sold for something absurd like $250 a pair.  I have no clue
what market they were built for but it certainly wasn't the U.S.

Also, they're cheap - about half the price of the "stock" ones.  This is
because I bought them as "surplus" and got a great deal. They'll be around
$75 for the pair (whereas I sell the stock ones, heavily discounted, for $79
each)

This is a one shot deal; I bought them all.  I think I have about 30 sets
coming, around mid-January.  I'm not taking orders now; I'll post a
follow-up when they're here.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  (215) 234-VWVW
  www.busdepot.com

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