On the syncro doublecab list one of the members stated that it was
legally imported by himself.

It also appears to be the same red doka that was advertised on ebay back
in November or so.  It did not make reserve, and I was VERY close to
buying it.  I noticed in the photos from the previous nov. auction that
it had had Pennsy inspection stickers in the windshield.

The photos also showed some paint delamination and rusting, that looks
to have been repaired.

Incidentally, after the auction didn't make reserve, the seller called
and I believe the offering price was less than $8k.

So to sum up, I believe that the red doka is legal (from this distance,
remember I can't read the frame nos.), but I don't think the value is
worth his asking price.

Keith

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> Date:    Thu, 23 Mar 2006 16:19:25 -0800
> From:    Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM>
> Subject: Re: Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN?
>
> A cool ride... yes.  But God help you if you ever get into an accident.  The
> police will run that VIN and quickly discover that your cool ride is not
> what it seems to be.
>
> "Hmmm... Sir, did you know that the VIN on your dash belongs to a different
> vehicle and does not match the one stamped in the frame?  Could you please
> wait in the back of my cruiser while we figure this out?"
>
> And then there's that call from your insurance company:  "Mr. Smith, we ran
> that VIN and it appears that this vehicle was never legally imported into
> the USA.  I'm sorry, but your insurance policy is invalid."
>
> That cool ride can quickly turn into the vehicle from hell that pretty much
> ruined your life.
>
> Happy bidding.
>
> Jeff