On Tuesday, August 19, 1997 4:42 PM, Rainer 
Posdziech[SMTP:raipos@erols.com] wrote:
> Matthew L. Dekker wrote:
> >
> > Regarding the diplomats only statement, does this mean there is _no_ 
way
> > for a US citizen to legally own, license, and drive this van?
> >
> > Van<Picture>1994, VW Eurovan, 55K miles, $10,000/OBO
> >
> > <Picture>TypePassenger minivan
> > <Picture>
> > Optionsgreen-metallic exterior
> > Sunroof
> > Cassette Player
> > Power Windows
> > Manual Transmission<Picture>DescriptionDiplomats only!! VW-Multivan
> > Allstar, 2,4 l Diesel, 5 Cyl. European Edition (no U.S. Standard). 7 
Seats,
> > first hand car, all services, mint condition, many extras, no
> > air-condition. Please write to raipos@erols.com
> > <Picture>
> > Vehicle IDVW-Multivan Allstar
> > <Picture>
> > Seller InfoFor sale by private party
> > <Picture>
> > (202) 298-4350 [Day]
> > <Picture>
> > (301) 983-3840 [Eve]
> > <Picture>
> > raipos@erols.com
> > <Picture>
> > Potomac, Washington D.C. 20854<Picture>Post Date18-AUG-97
> > --
> > Matt Dekker
> > mdekker@eskimo.com
> >
> > Dekker Service Inc., US Agents for:
> > Pashley Cycles, Alex Moulton Bicycles,
> > Lepper Saddles, and more.
> >
> > Dekker Service Website
> > www.eskimo.com/~mdekker
> I'm sorry, but this vehicle does not conform with all applicabel Federal
> Motor Vehicle Standards. I imported this car on a temporary basis for my
> own use. I can't sell this vehicle to any person in the U.S. (exept
> Diplomats) or the car has been rebuild in U.S. Standards (estimated
> costs 5,000 - 10,000 US$).
>
>
Thank you for the prompt reply. Unfortunately, I'm neither a diplomat or a 
mechanic with the ability, time, or money to make the necessary 
conversions.

Just in case, I am forwarding this note to the email list of VW van 
enthusiasts. There might be someone on there who could use your van.

Thanks again,
Matt Dekker
mdekker@eskimo.com

Dekker Service Inc., US Agents for:
Pashley Cycles, Alex Moulton Bicycles,
Lepper Saddles, and more.

Dekker Service Website
www.eskimo.com/~mdekker