If you are lucky to find an RI who has done a Vanagon before, you may
be able to get them to do for less than the typical $7k fee,
especially if it is the same year/model.

I know an RI in San Francisco that is currently importing an 89 DOKA from
Germany for one of their clients.

-Paul

>An RI is a Registered Importer.  This is an individual or company that is
>licensed by the DOT/NHTSA to import non-conforming vehicles into the USA.
>Most RIs charge ~$7,000/vehicle for the certification process.