In a message dated 3/21/07 6:08:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, vilaamerica@YAHOO.COM writes:
> I got this 1981 vw vanagon off the second owner in Germany. The second > owner lived in a small town about an hour from Frankfurt. He told me the van > sat in a barn for 20 years. I looked at many vanagons, most were rustboxes. > This van has nicks and dings but overall in good condition in and out. I > bought it for $3300 Euros(3900USD). The Army paid to bring it back to the US. I > don't want to sell my van. I just want to know what its worth. > Anyone know? > > Thomas > > > what you have is a '81 westfalia highroof Joker diesel camper... the westy "Joker" high roofs were never sold in the USA so that makes it rare and desirable..and the condition makes it worth more too..plus its a diesel and that is desireable as well.. id say if its in good running shape maybe its worth somewhere between $6500 - $8500 USD..maybe more.. chris
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