>On Tue, 6 Apr 2004, Doug wrote: > >> BenT and all, >> Just spotted this on MSNBC: >> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4667742/ >> Is this what's left of a Vanagon? Talk about needing work! > >I don't think it's a Vanagon. I think it's a Japanese mid-engine van. >I'm basing this on the lack of D-pillar vents. I don't see any evidence >of a rear deck, either, and the nose shape doesn't look quite right. > > >David Brodbeck, N8SRE >'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia >'86 Volvo 240DL wagon Looks like a Japanese van, yes (these are front-engined, not midengined). Can't see it well enough to be sure, but looks like a Nissan Sunny Vanette (same size as the small Liteace which was sold in USA). -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut |
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