> 'Speaking' of Vgons in other countries... Is it my 
> early-morning pre-coffee brain, or do I recall correctly that 
> Vanagons are still in production somewhere (S.A.?)?

Not anymore. They were discontinued a year or two ago.

> it seems like it would be cheaper 
> in the long run to try to import a new van than to 
> try (and try, and try) to resurrect one. Or is 
> it just not possible..?

Just not possible. The South African Vanagon was never U.S. DOT/EPA
approved. This means that you will have to wait until one is 25 years old to
import it.

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