VANAGON archives -- June 2013, week 3 (#6)

Date:         Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:51:19 -0400
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From:         "kimbrennan@mac.com" <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Import Eligibility
Comments: To: Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
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Too bad it couldn't be extended to 1992 European models (anti-lock brakes).
Still, thanks for the effort.

On Jun 14, 2013, at 3:24 PM, Jeff Schwaia wrote:

> Just in case anyone is interested:
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> My petition has been granted by the NHTSA, so.
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> 1991 model Transporters are now eligible to be imported into the USA.
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> The only objection was made by some lawyer in Texas who stated:
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> "We don't need any more used cars in this country. Also, if they didn't
> comply with our regulations, they certainly should not be allowed in this
> country. Also, we should promote the purchase of American Made cars."
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> Cheers,
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> Jeff

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