Dear Vanagoneers:

This message is aimed particularly at non-advertised vans, as I have
already cruised many of the online and paper classifieds.  I'm looking
for a 1988 or newer _non-camper_ Van, although I will consider '86 and
'87 Vans too.  If you don't own the van I'm looking for but have sharp
eyes, I'll put up a finder's fee if you help me find the replacement for
my beloved Dela.

-> I'm not overly concerned about surface appearance (e.g. seam rust,
dings, dents) but:
-> I know what leaky cooling systems smell and look like, and I don't
like'em.
-> I'll gladly consider a Syncro with a non-functioning v/c
-> Peripherals such as middle seats, a/c, or power locks need not be
present or functioning.
-> Tire condition is not important as long as they hold air!
-> I don't want a Westfalia, but I'm certainly interested in non-pop-top
weekenders.
-> I'm located in Southern Ontario but:
-> I'm willing to travel an area including Ontario, Quebec, the
Maritimes, New England to New York to Chicago.
-> I will discuss money by telephone (I'll pay the Long Distance), not
internet.

If all those classified ads you posted aren't working, or if you have a
Van that could help you with a down payment on that 2000 TDi, try me.  If
you know someone who's thinking about selling their van, or if you have a
couple of 'o.k.' vans that could be put together to make one
strong-running, family-pleasing daily driver, try me.  Please reply
personally as this is not a group topic, and I'm not currently on the
list.

Sincere thanks in advance,

Marcus Elia
Peterborough, ON
dela@kawartha.com
1984 Westfalia (Dela)   sold and needing a successor