You forgot 1973 as the latest year that does not have to be smogged in California. First year of the not hidden Type 4 engine. Tim
-------- Original Message -------- ==> From: Tom Stone <TStone8359@AOL.COM> ==> Date: Sun, 12 May 2002 14:29:34 EDT In a message dated 5/12/02 9:13:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time, pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > so what are the best years and why? '66-'67 Best of the splits. 12v electrics if '67, '66 easy to convert, smoother ride than older ones. Hard to find a good one you can afford. '71 last of the bug-engined busses, first year for front disks -- cheaper to repair, lots of them still around. '78 last year for the 76-78 version of the 2000 cc engine. Hydraulic valve lifters. '79 has some one-year only features -- heads for one. Lots of these still around. '91 last of the Vanagons. My Carat is nice and smooth with many "modern" features: A/C, power locks/windows/mirrors. Most expensive option. Tom Had '67, '71 Westy, '85 Westy, '91 Carat, '81 VW Diesel Pickup |
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