this ad was out on www.classifieds2000.com, under Vehicles/Vans:

1988, VW crew cab transporter, 90K miles, $12,000/OBO
      exterior: blue, dark
      interior: gray, dark
      4-cyl, cassette player, 4-wheel drive, manual transmission
      double cab syncro lock differential, power steering, power mirror,
      canopy frame, very good condition inside out.
      for sale by private party: (514) 539-3759 Waterloo, Canada
      posted 22-Oct-98.
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now ... it does NOT say whether it's Canadian dollars or US dollars. if
Canadian, that would make the price about $8000US.

sadly, i can't afford it either way. :(  maybe some of you guys and gals
have money to save such a rare beastie.

joel