Yesterday a bunch of the Vanagon crew gathered at the Lucky Labrador
Brewhouse in Portland, Or. to BS, kick tires, etc.    I swung by for a
short time   and snapped some pretty mundane pics. (linked below)   There
were three rows of Vanagons, a bunch of Syncros and lots of cold shivering
people, some even drinking beer.   I was re-exposed to "Syncro-envy"
looking at all the cool syncros and Dokas.    One couple showed up in a new
to them Westie, 82 I think, that they'd just picked up for $500 in
remarkable condition.  There was one green double cab syncro with an
external roll cage, some westies with solar panels, lots of neat looking
aftermarket bumpers and racks.   There were a few 'low rider' looking
rigs...skinny tires on bit wheels...and some lifted syncros on tall wheels
with skidplates etc.   a pug doggie with a Hoodie on.....  fun stuff.

https://picasaweb.google.com/112899774170781374478/PDXSambaGathering?authkey=Gv1sRgCN3x_47M0ae6Jg

  Don Hanson