>>  The most numerous of 'My' 3 types, at  least in my home area of eastern
Wa. and Or. is the "POS, but it does the job".  This type van (and owner)
usually has dents in the back corners, rust on the surface, faded paint,
etc.  <<

I have not seen one of these around here in SE PA in years (The Philly Folk
Fest is an exception.) They don't last too long here anymore in that
condition due to rust. Those have all ended up in the junk yard or parted
out. When I see Vanagons they are almost always in very good condition but
very stock. I never see any tricked out ones except when I go to Chris's. :)

However, there is one POS about 3 blocks over from me that has been sitting
there for years. I keep wanting to stop by and buy it but my wife gives me
"the look".

Bryan