I just called a private party who has a '87 Westie for sale.  He said it
had rear AC only, and that no Westies  have front AC because the cool air
has to flow through a tunnel on the ceiling and the pop-top would prevent this.

I thought I read that I read that Vanagons got front air in 86-on.  So, do
any Westies have front AC?

The car is in California, an '87 that supposedly has 74K original
miles.  Supposedly the owner rebuilt the heads, put in new rings and new
cooling hoses in '97.  Clean exterior, original paint in good condition,
pretty clean interior.  Has receipts documenting maintenance back to '97.
Coolant changed every two years, oil every 3-5 thousand miles. Had accident
in Right Rear Quarter panel, supposedly fixed like new. (I haven't seen it
yet.)
Owner says shift linkage a bit temperamental.  Wants to jump out of first
when cold.  Is this a BiG WARNING or a easy fix?

The party wants $8,300?  What do you'all think?
Thanks
Dave