Some info here:

http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/buying/importing.htm

bob
On Jan 17, 2011, at 11:08 AM, Lisa Santucci wrote:

> Can anyone tell me if there is a yahoo group as erudite as this one is that is 
> located on the 
> 
> East Coast?  I have an 85 Vanagon which is living in Germany at the moment and 
> will be
> shipped to Rhode Island soon.  
> 
> Also, it is American specs, but has never crossed the pond.  How can I find out 
> what it needs
> to be U.S. legal besides a catalytic converter?
> 
> Appreciate your assistance
> 
> Lisa
> 
> 
>