In a message dated 2/5/2010 5:13:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
vanagon@KIPPERT.COM writes:

I did  read the story but it still prompted my question. I suppose since
I'm not a  car collector (although I do have more than my share of worthless
vehicles) I  don't understand why this makes it worth SO MUCH MORE. That
being said, I have  no idea what a DOKA is worth. Heck, I'm a tightwad. I
wouldn't pay $60k for a  new car.

I guess my first thought was, if (and I quote the ad) "These  trucks are
pretty common all over the world, EXCEPT in the USA.", then would  it not be
cheaper to import one? Unless, of course, it's desirable to pay more  because
of the story behind it. I'm also wondering, what insurance company  would
even touch this?

I ask all this mainly for curiosity. I'm  certainly not trying to start a
flaming thread.

Mark  K

it has nothing to do with it being a Tri-Star. Go Westy sells  *ALL* of
their vehicles for $60 grand. :)