The story continues.

I just got off the phone with Keith, the seller of the van, I admit, I
offered to pay what we had discussed earlier in the week.

Here is the ad.

This 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Carat is absolutely gorgeous inside and out. A
Southern Calif. Diamond with only 62,000 original miles. Mechanically this
Vanagon needs nothing as everything is in working order. ie; A/C blows Ice
Cold and has Rear A/C as well, all electrical such as power windows etc are
all in working order Automatic Transmission shifts perfectly and the motor
runs perfect. The Grey Velour interior is in New condition as you can see
from the pictures. If you are looking for something extra nice please
consider this Vanagon. This vehicle can be driven anywhere in the U.S.
without hesitation. Feel free to call if you need  any further information
on the car. 626-253-1946. The RESERVE is set VERY LOW considering the nice
condition of this vehicle. I will require full payment 5 days after the
auction ends. Calif. license is current through 7/2004 and has a current
Calif. Smog Cert. Thanks, Keith

The winner of the auction had her 90 Carat totalled just weeks ago.  It had
over 115k and the insurance company paid her $11,000 for it.  She bought
this van, had enough change to have it shipped to the Pacific Northwest and
gained many miles too boot.

Who says Vanagons aren't worth anything.

dylan
----- Original Message -----
From: "dylan friedman" <insyncro@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 7:34 PM
Subject: worth of late model Vanagons/eBay

After talking to the seller of the 1991 Carat with 62k miles that ended
today on eBay, I am kicking myself.  He was willing to let it go for $5500.
Well, it ended up at $10,200.  If the buyer actually pays, wow, that is a
lot of money for a van.  Sure looked sweet.

dylan