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Subject:Re: Did this GL suffer a small engine fire?
From:Mike South
Date:Tue, 9 Mar 2010 17:35:32 -0600

On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 5:00 PM, Mark A Kippert <vanagon@kippert.com> wrote:

> Was checking out an '86 GL on eBay and got a kick out of the salesman's
> pitch for the van.
>
> "A FEW SPOTS" to describe bad body work and numerous dents.
>
> "THE INSIDE LOOKS BRAND NEW OTHER THAN THE SMALL PIECE OF LINER FALLING IN
> THE BACK." A bit?!?!?!? I suspect it's falling down due to an engine fire,
> at least judging by the burned upholstry on the back seat. It's odd that the
> only picture out of focus is the one of the engine.
>

Looks like that picture was taken one handed while holding up the cover,
though, so that could be why.  (As to the other stuff you're pointing out, I
agree, I would not buy that without seeing it in person, carfax check, etc.)

mike