On 11/20/07, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi all.
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> Buddy of mine saw this is his neighbourhood and snapped a couple of pics.
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> http://vanagonlinks.googlepages.com/mysteryvan
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> Anyone know of this vehicle? I think it's from Japan.
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> Thanks!
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> Neil

Looks like a Subaru Sambar from the sideviews. I've seen kits to install the
VW Samba (Type 2 splittie) looking front apron for various "kei" class vans
and trucks. I have an early (US street legal) version of the Suzuki
Carry which I planned to turn into a miniature Vanagon Singlecab. There are
plenty of these trucks available on Ebay these days but few are legal for
street use here. Find an old one which predates 1968 and chances are they
street licensed here. The Daihatsu HiJet featured in "Pimp My Ride" on
MTV is likely not street legal despite being shown on the road in Southern
Caifornia. Note that it was never shown with a license plate.

BenT