Most likely this Westy has a salvage title, which cuts into the resale value considerably.  Many, if not all insurance companies won't cover it, except liability. 

Rule of my thumb gives salvage value at about half that of a fully titled vehicle. 

Karl Wolz
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> On Mar 13, 2014, at 6:29 AM, Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA> wrote:
> 
> body damage repaired and a fresh coat of paint, a west coast 91
> vanagon westy should fetch $15K easily enough.