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Date:         Fri, 26 May 2000 07:53:58 EDT
Reply-To:     JKrevnov@AOL.COM
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From:         Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Pronounciation of Vanagon
Comments: To: andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz
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In a message dated 5/25/00 6:43:33 PM, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes:

<< Being away from the market in which the vehicle was marketed under this (or in fact any other) name, I'm not sure about the pronounciation.

I've been saying "van-a-gone" but realized yesterday that if it's a contraction of vanwagon it might actually be "van-aggin".

Zo, whichizzit? >> Andrew, The owner of a parts store where I sometimes end up in my relentless quest for parts, takes great pleasure in referring to my van as a VanaGONE. Standing there amid every part ever made for a Chevy, he unduly stresses the GONE. He's the professional, so, that must be the correct pronunciation. Rich


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