I'll vouch for JIm's Westy.  Minimal TLC and you've got a cherry
camper.  Jim, I think you're under-valuing it, but what do I know?

DM&FS

At 08:38 PM 3/7/2008, James Fritz wrote:

>Volks,
>Well, I've been off the list for 3  years and my Westy has been
>sitting in storage for the last 18 months.  Its time to sell.
>
>Basically, my wife has multiple sclerosis and traveling in our Westy
>has gotten harder.  We enjoyed it immensely during the years our
>daughter was younger.  She, too, is nearly ready for college
>so..........life moves on.
>
>Its a 1989 Vanagon GL Westy complete, with approx. 85K original
>miles.  (sorry to list the approx. but the door to the garage is
>frozen shut with about 3 inches of ice.......supposed to be in the
>40's next week - huzzah!)  5 speed, AC, full camper
>
>I did a ton of work to it:  new Michelin tires (probably have 15K on
>them with tons of tread left), replaced leaky heads, replaced all gas
>lines, rebuilt transmission, new AC condenser and evaporator and
>converted to new 134A, brand new new starter battery, all synthetic
>lubricants i.e. Mobil 1 and tranny oil, etc., etc.  It runs like a top.
>
>The camper is complete: all curtains, tables, cushions, etc. in
>excellent condition.  The stove works great.  Fridge has worked on
>electric and propane but the last time I tried, it bucked on
>propane.  Might need a new regulator?  The poptop has a minor rip in
>the mosquito netting but is otherwise in good condition.
>
>The vehicle spent the first 10 years of its life in Corpus Christi,
>TX.  The paint is a little oxidized due to the sunlight.  Its been in
>Iowa since 1999 but garaged every winter.  The right front corner was
>crunched and repaired by the previous owner but needs to be redone.
>There's a little seam rust behind the sliding door.  Otherwise the
>body is in excellent condition and would be super sharp with a new
>paint job.
>
>Its ready to go and unfortunately we need to part company.  $13,000
>or best offer to a new home.  I'm posting it on thesamba.com next
>month but wanted to give old friends on the list the first shot at it.
>
>contact me @ jlfritz@mac.com   I can supply pics as soon as I can pry
>open the garage door!  :-P
>
>Jim in Iowa
>1989 GL Westy
>1966 Beetle  (also for sale!)
>1953 Beetle
>2006 Toyota Prius