> I've got a friend who wants "in" to the Westie game and has been
> scouting for a while. He spotted an '83 with 76K miles, good shape,
> summer car, no rust (repainted), fridge, stove, aux heater. The PO
> claims no problems. He is asking $7900.
> 
> Price sources that I have consulted only go back to '87. Anybody have 
> any info on a fair price for this vehicle? Anyone bought or sold one
> around that year recently?

In my experience, this price is quite high.  At least here in the Philly
area, a very clean (but not mint) '83 water-cooled Westy would be worth
maybe $5000, perhaps less. 
-Ron Salmon
 The Bus Depot
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