> First off, my van is (according to the VIN) a 1985 sunroof vanagon, in > "good" shape. > This places my bluebook value at something like $1500 or $2000. > > Here's where the problem lies..... > It's now a full westfalia with a $6000 zetec engine. > By my estimates that puts the value that I could sell it at between $6000 > and $10,000. Any suggestions for how to convey this to the insurance? They > will not do a state value on anything other than a collectors vehicle, and > they didn't really like the thought of an appraisal. Of course they didn't, but get one anyway. > Should I just ask them > to put a note in the file of the fact that it is now a westfalia and powered > by BOSTIG? Yep, and include a copy of that appraisal in your file. Note: you may not be able to register as a collector's vehicle depending on your state's laws. For instance, in WA state I could get a collector's license for my van but then technically I can only drive it to collector events. |
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