... yes, the end is near. I believe Brazilian production wraps up this month due to air bag regs there. the Van might have continued if it were just the ABS requirements however. according to `VolksWorld' magazine, Danbury Motor Caravans of Bristol [UK] will continue their conversion models until the end of this year. so, anyone interested in a new old camper has time to save up and plan the import process(es). please be advised this may include staying on good terms with our neighbors to the North for a grey market vehicle. wink, wink, nudge, nudge ... � =(:D) � mike

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 From: Mark Carrig <stratmanx@YAHOO.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 9:52 AM
Subject: Kombi's last rites: Farewell to a travel icon
 
With Volkswagen Kombi production ending this year, iReporters recall the camper van that changed the travel world 
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