Date:         Fri, 14 Mar 2003 15:59:01 EST
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
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From:         Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon-derived Military Vehicle?
Comments: To: machfive@EXCITE.COM
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In a message dated 3/14/03 10:11:15 AM Pacific Standard Time,
machfive@EXCITE.COM writes:

<< I was driving home from work last week, and as I came to a stop sign,
another vehicle was coming from the opposite direction and stopped at the
opposing sign.  The vehicle was obviously military (not U.S., I don't
think...) with green matte paint, with big skinny knobby tires.  I swear the
cab (with the relatively young couple driving,) looked like a Tri-Star or
double cab Vanagon, but with a large, canvas cover over the cargo area.  It
looked fairly new, and definitely European, and there was a badge or logo on
the front that I couldn't quite make out (not VW).  Any ideas what this could
have been? >>

Mark,

I am attaching PICS of a Pinzgauer owned by a fellow at I met at Bug-O-Rama
in Sacramento. Nicknamed PINZILLA. It s about the same size as a Syncro. This
one is a troop carrier with canvas rear.

Good used examples can be found stateside for about $5000. I believe
production of these guys have moved to the UK from the SDP plant in Graz,
Austria since the Brits decided to use these guys for their military.

Unfortunately, the List Server does not permit attachments. So only Mark will
receive it wit this posting. Pmail me if you want to see the PIC as well.

BenT