[Vwdiesel] Unusual old VW for sale

[William J Toensing]

The car is unusual for the USA & is probably unusual in Europe now, as well. However, although the car looks nice in pictures, I think it is grossly overpriced. Just because a car is old & rare doesn't make it valuable. You can now import a used car from Europe provided it is at least 25 years old. That means that 1985 & older cars can now be imported into the USA even though it does not meet DOT & EPA regulations. However, you might have trouble registering it in Calif. if it is 1976 or newer & gas powered. Also, remember, 1998 & newer diesels ,are now subject to Calif. smog inspection & testing.
My guess is you could probably  buy a good clean VW K-70 in Europe for from $3000 to $5000, if you could find one.  You members in Europe, please advise us if my guess is high or low.
I don't know how many are aware of this, but on Tues. evening on Dish satellite channel 9421 (Hi Definition Theater) is played an excellent program called "Wheeler Dealers" which is sourced in the UK & deals with so called "classics", or cars sold in the UK market that are usually 20 to 30 years old. They buy the car low, fix it up & sell it for a "profit" which is usually very low considering the effort the mechanic puts in for the restoration. I don't know if Direct TV satellite carries that program or not. It is one of my favorite TV programs.
Bill Toensing, Nevada City, CA