"For Sale: 1988 VW Vanagon with inoperative automatic transmission (only
reverse gear is operative). 78,000 miles total on van. Engine runs well, no
leaks after sitting for a few weeks". The seller is moving back to Georgia
at the end of the month (Monday?) and does not want to have to take the van
back with him. He would like $1000, but in light of the current tranny
problem, is very willing to negotiate.

(Disclaimer: I have not seen this van in person; I have only spoken with the
seller on the phone a few weeks ago after he bought it. He contacted me
because I am relatively nearby on the Vanagon rescue list. He has been
unable to find a transmission shop willing and able to rebuild the tranny.
He no longer has time to deal with it, and needs to sell the van. Please
don't ask me what he has tried diagnostically; it would appear that the
input selector works, and it is topped up with fluid.)

The seller's name Is Lee Polk. If interested, you may contact him at:

fisharrow1@yahoo.com

The seller sent me pictures Saturday night, you may view them here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jetstar5224/sets/72157605875978590/

Thanks for the bw,

Dave Milo