Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 14:10:23 -0700
Reply-To: Rusty Zarse <rzarse@YAHOO.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Rusty Zarse <rzarse@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: vanagon Carat for sale...Re: Carat question
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try http://www.gowesty.com
I don't know them personally but they seem to have a selection and a passion for vanagons
vanagon Carat for sale...Re: Carat question
In a message dated 5/30/03 11:25:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
johndoherty@CHARTER.NET writes:
>
>
> I'm new to this list so if my question(s) have been discussed here many
> times, apologies in advance.
>
> I purchased a Vanagon GL new in 1985 (taking delivery of it in Europe). I
> still own it and it has 160,000 miles. I like the car a lot. As I am about
> to retire I evaluated a number of 'luxury sedans' for my old man retirement
> car. Didn't like any of them anywhere near as much as my vanagon. I'm
> talking Mercedes, beemers, Lincolns, caddys, etc.
>
> However, I am ready for some of the 'luxury' features that are found in the
> Carat but not my Vanagon. Power windows, cruise control, electric rear view
> mirrors, etc.
>
> My idea is to find a Carat with a solid body and have it restored. I can't
> do it myself, so I need advice on where to have this done. Is there an
> company in the United States that specializes in restoring Vanagons/Carats?
> Geography is not a problem since I don't mind traveling.
>
> Then, where would be the best place to watch for a suitable Carat for sale
> anywhere in the US? (although I would favor west coast or southwest cars
> due to the rust issue.) A Carat that would be a good candidate for
> restoring. I am presently watching Ebay but so far haven't found a suitable
> one, and I have done numerous google searches and haven't had any luck in
> that regard.
>
> An alternative would be for me to buy an already restored Carat if someone
> could point me in that direction.
>
> (By the way I also own a 1993 Eurovan MV - love my Vanagon, hate the
> Eurovan.)
>
> John D
>
email Sam at
samsco@aol.com
he has a really nice vanagon carat for sale, alloys, power everything, clean,
automatic, cruise, etc
chris
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