Hi Scott.

I've seen that van a few times, as has my son who drives for a living in
Vancouver.  It's the real South African deal, complete with the Lazy Boy
type rear seating, that's been converted to left-hand drive. I've never met
the guy, so I can't help you with your questions, many of which I'd like to
put to him myself!

Glad you liked Vancouver and environs.

Seeya, Jake

On 8/11/06, s kraning <CaratTop90@charter.net> wrote:
>
> i just returned from holiday in vancouver, BC. On Hwy 1(east) near West
> Van we were hung up in rush hour near the Lions Gate bridge. I spotted what
> i thought was a late model vanagon so i managed to get in behind it and
> follow for a while. The metallic purple color was what caught my eye, and as
> i got closer i noticed the badging was CARAVELLE (south african import?) and
> the ground effects were different from my 90 Carat in that they were
> chunkier, and the rear valance under the bumper had a housing (cut out
> molding) for a dual exhaust system. The windows were sort of tinted, but i
> did see inside that the rear seat looked like it was designed for two rather
> than three seats.
>
> When traffic broke, he pulled away so fast that i couldn't really keep up
> with him to get a better look at the rest of the bus (obviously the
> caravelles are sporting a larger engine than the old 2.0 wbx.) Either that
> or he had done some serious mods to the thing. I love my Carat, but seeing
> that made me green with envy. Any one know if they can be imported to North
> America for less than a fortune?  Vancouver is a beautiful city, by the way.
> Definately the place to be when it's 95 degrees & 300% humidity in South
> Carolina!!
>
>
>
> scott k.
>

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Jake
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