I confess, I am the responsible party <g>.  We can thank the list for
bringing us together.  I have been a lurker and occasional poster for a
couple of years; a white GL Syncro Westy has been my dream car for about 10
years!

My wife and I drove it down the coast from Monterey, CA (via Hwy 1), it
(he/she?) ran beautifully, even in the POURING rain and 30-40 mph gusts (not
like my old type 2!).  Camped Sat night at Plaskett Creek campground about
60 mi. south of Carmel.   My wife kept looking at me as we were driving down
the coast and teasing me about the stupid grin on my face....  Even our
2-year old daughter loves it!  Arrived in Santa Barbara about lunch time
Sunday.  As soon as this rain lets up, its time to modify the garage so the
Syncro will fit.  (need about 2" or so...)

Used 11.6 gallons of gas for the 197 mile trip.  (~17 mpg - I am pleasantly
surprised!).  I poked along, never exceeding 70 mph on the flats, and
sticking to about 30-60 mph most of the time.  (Yes, the drive shaft and
front
axles are there :-)    I thought Syncro Westies only got about 15 mpg.
(BTW, what is a good "cruising speed" to best maintain engine life?)

I want to thank Art (and the PO) for taking such GREAT care of this car.  I
have had it home less than 24 hrs, and I have already totally detailed it...
I have a daunting task of keeping it as well maintained!  :-)

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westfalia
'91 Taurus SHO (For Sale)
'95 Cherokee Sport 4 x 4

----- Original Message -----
From: MIST <mist@MBAY.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 1999 11:05 PM
Subject: SOLD SOLD 1989 Syncro Westfalia SOLD SOLD

> 1989 Syncro Westfalia 4WD (ALL WHEEL DRIVE), Very Clean & Excellent
> Condition inside and out;
> Was Located near Monterey, California. All maintenance records since
birth!
>
> SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD
>
> Art
> mist at mbay.net