I just heard from a Vanagon acquaintance who sold his Westie for ~$20k.
He narrowly avoiding a serious smashup that would have totalled it.
 Someone offered the big bucks and he decided to move to a different van
and no longer risk using his very  valuable Vanagon like he always has...
     Yes, the  Vanagons are "in"... kiss em goodbye as cheap utility daily
drivers...