So, who would want to drive an overpriced giant eggplant anyway??

Karl Wolz
Sent from my electronic umbilicus

On Aug 28, 2013, at 3:57 PM, J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET> wrote:

> No, I guess I'm just too mellow today! Plus, it looks kinda cool, but much cooler at say, $800.00 or so. Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
>> What, no comment on it being wildly overpriced? I'd like to have it
>> for much less money. There's an automatic in a nearby junkyard (last
>> time I looked) so it might even be doable. Fortunately, there is not
>> yet space in the garage for the vehicles I already have, much less for
>> a project this size.
>> Good thing I didn't post about this one yesterday:
>> http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/4026430626.html
>> 1984 VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper - $1400 (Newport News, VA) Westfalia
>> Wolfsburg Edition camper for sale. Van has 162,000 miles. 1.9
>> waterboxer engine with manual transmission. Needs body work but
>> everything was working when parked years ago, with the exception of
>> AC.
>> Stephen
>> From: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 7:07 PM
>> Subject: Re: Purple Vanagon on CL in VA. Wowzer!
>> Dang, I just drove through Tappahannock yesterday on my way back from
>> Newport News! I woulda stopped and had a look! Jeff Jeff Stewart -----
>> Original Message -----
>>> Not mine.
>>> http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/4027105422.html
>>> ELECTRIC PURPLE 1990 VANAGON NEW ENGINE BAD TRANSMISSION - $2000
>>> (Tappahannock, VA) I had a new long block rebuild done late 2010 and
>>> after 2500 miles, the transmission stopped going into 3rd gear.
>>> Body,
>>> frame, suspension, engine, tires, wheels, interior all very good.
>>> Looks great. All glass and seals OK. Dash good. Has some nice
>>> speakers, but I pulled the stereo out. Seats 7 with plenty of
>>> hauling
>>> space. Water cooled 2.1. I replaced cooling tubes, gas tank, mass
>>> air
>>> flow sensor, engine and a bunch of other stuff. This was my
>>> daughter's. It didn't suit her, so I drove it for a few months until
>>> the trans stopped doing 3rd. Great ride. It is at the french
>>> mechanic's place who did the engine. I have receipts and he can talk
>>> to you about it. Might take something to ride, play, or resale on
>>> Craigslist in trade. Thanks. 804-761-five-six-eight-six.