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Subject:Re: Fully restored 1990 Westy Value
From:Stacy Schneider
Date:Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:12:51 -0700

It's a nice van in a popular color. Lots of nice and common
upgrades.  I think 25K  - 30K tops is my number on it. It is not a full
power van. No cruise, door locks or Power windows, Most people prefer a 3
window tent over a single window unit. If you have been up there with only
window it is a little claustrophobic. That takes away from its value and
decreases its worth in my opinion.
         I am leary of why the right door was replaced and what else was
done to that area. If it were done at a high end shop I would have expected
them to remove the door lock and do a better color change..

                                           Stacy

On Thu, Oct 19, 2017 at 5:43 PM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

> What do you think this is worth?
>
> Thanks to a lot of great advice and guidance on this list, I was able to
> help our friends restore their 1990 Westy to perfect mechanical condition.
>
> We worked on it the entire summer of 2015, putting it back into service in
> the fall.
>
> There is over $55k in total invested into the van, which I can say is in
> perfect condition.
>
> We still have our 84, and enjoyed may camping adventures with them.
> But, they have decided to move on, and have now asked me what their 1990
> Full Westy is worth.
> Of course, I said "priceless"!!!
>
> So, I helped them build the attached information sheet, and will likely
> place it for sale on AutoTrader On-Line (or open to any suggestions).
> However, we need to determine a fair asking price.
>
> Here is a link to the flier I made up.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/pia542679tqyg22/1990%20VW%20Westfalia.docx?dl=0
>
> Here is a link to photos of the van.
> http://tinyurl.com/ycuvjl5p
>
> This van has extremely low mileage (less than 75k original miles) and has
> been restored to perfect mechanical condition.   This van was purchased 8
> years ago, with extensive mechanical restorations made over the course of
> the 12,000 miles we put on it.  We followed the "GoWesty" approach to
> making this an end-to-end perfect vehicle. All mechanical and maintenance
> records kept, from the new transmission, AC compressor and professional
> upgrade to R12.  It has a new radiator, GW Tires/Wheels, new brake lines,
> calipers, rotors, drums, master cylinder, and finally upgraded to the GW
> 2.2L motor, with new ceramic coated exhaust, mass air-flow, and rebuilt LED
> dash.  This van is running like a top, with plenty of power to keep up at
> highway speeds.  It has not been driven winters, so the body has no signs
> of any rust.  New canvas on the pop-top, and original screens for back door
> and top-vent.  We added the dual battery and shore power charge system, as
> well as a 1000W power inverter.  LED lighting strip along side, activated
> by switching on the converted LED standard rear light. Spotless interior
> with GW carpet set.  Bus Depot awning also included.   We have over $55k
> invested in this van, which was professionally restored by an “award
> winning” classic car restoration shop north of Detroit.
>
> Thanks for your help... again!
>
> Jack R.
> N. of Detroit
>
>
>
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