I may have mentioned the panel Vanagon (can't recall what year) I saw on
Humphrey's used car lot, probably around 1986 or so since we were shopping
for a van due to the birth of my son.  Wish I had paid more attention to it;
panel Vanagons are rare sightings, at least around here (Northern Cal).  No
seats and no windows so it was not a candidate for a baby hauler at the
time.  Now I really like panels for some reason.

Buckarette

On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 3:59 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> On 5/28/08, Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Ben
> >
> > So, the L model had the steel bumpers, older -style mirrors  and
> > wheels, eh? Guess I haven't seen that many 1990-1991 L model vans
> > around.
> >
> > Thanks for the Vanagon trivia update!
>
>
>  You're welcome, Keith. I was told by former employee that 11 of these vans
> were sold by the VW Dealership in Albany (in the east Bay). All were white
> and 2wd. Between me and my local pals, we've owned four Syncros in this
> trim and all were flash silver. None of those were delivered to the Bay
> Area.
> At least they werer not delivered straight to the consumers. I have seen no
> less than a dozen Country Homes conversions done on these platforms on
> 1990 models.
>
> Yeah, I know, TMI. But hey it beats talking about fuel problems. My delete
> key has been worn to a nub by all the off topic huffing and puffing about
> oil
> on the List(s).
>
>
> PS The VikingWagen name stuck ever since you  named it at the vanorama
> > a few years back! I still have the Viking head on the front bumper and
> > continue to be amused at the little kids reacting to it as I drive by.
> > Lots of big people crack up as well!
>
>
> Isn't that the reason why there's a "VW" on the van? Now all you need is a
> lady with a "well-rounded" personality to sing with Wagner in the
> background.
>
> BTW, shouldn't you be carrying any extra liability insurance for that
> special
>  bumper guard?
>
>
> BenT O. Bocks
>