vanagons, and for that matter breadloafs, are not uncommon in san
fran, and there seem sufficient mechanics around to handle the endless
task of keeping them running. (keep in mind that the air force has been
recycling the b-52 bomber for more than a half century.) surely few
other vehicles of our vintages are still out there running around except
  maybe in cuba or, i've heard, eastern europe. there is one mechanic in
the sunset district, working out of an old pre-art-deco gas station near
andronico's, who specializes in buses only and, i think, strictly
carbureted ones at that, and he seems pretty busy. at the same time,
air-cooled vans & westies seem to be vanishing from the local
classifieds. you hardly ever see one for sale anymore. art, '82 westy.