I too would agree with the $20k figure.  Of course, you can go to GoWesty and spend $40k, but maybe theirs is not only trustworthy, but more akin to a truly restored vehicle.  Having never considered or seen one of theirs, I really don't know.  BTW, it looks from looking at their web site that they may be moving away from the restoration business.  At least they have a notice up about not having vehicles to offer.  mcneely

---- turbowesty <turbowesty@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Just getting caught up on the various threads. I agree with all that's being said here. My stock answer is that "one of these will cost you $20K. You can pay for it up front and enjoy driving it or you can get a fixer-up'r relatively cheap and spend the money AND time to get it trustworthy."
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> That was a comment someone on the list made when I started looking and asking here and I believe it to be a good summary. YMMV.
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> Regards, Peter Kraiker
> nextchapter.kraikerphoto.com
> Toronto, ON, Canada
> '82 L Westfalia 1.9 TD 5 Spd (Babe)
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> On 2012-10-18, at 10:24 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
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> > I try in 5 or 10 minutes to explain that they are 20-25 years old or more, they are not a "normal" car

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David McNeely