>> OK you early busses. Take heart. 
>> 
>> Sunday's New York Times picked 14 cars most likely to increase in value in
>> the next few years and you guys made the list. Says the Times, "1956-76
>> Volkswagen Microbus. Current value: $1,000 to $8,000. Five-year projection:
>> up to $25,000."
>> 
>While it is good that the projected value of these buses does go up (not really
>unexpected) an owner or prospective buyer should be aware that the value will
>decrease depending on the condition as well as the year.  The later the year
>the lesser the value.  In other words, I find it hard to believe that in five
>years that a '76 bus will be valued at $25,000 even in pristine condition.
>You also have to find someone willing to pay you that much for your baby.
>
>The real value should be derived from caring for and driving your Type II.

And telling anyone who will listen that "No, really, it's worth $25,000...
honest"

Michael
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Michael J. Rensing, Ph.D.                   michael@uvphys.phys.uvic.ca
Ahlea Systems Corp.                             ahleatst@dataflux.bc.ca