1983 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

I have had seven VW busses over the years. From a 1960 double barn door to my latest my 83 w/air cooled 2.0,, A older VW bus is like buying an older triumph or harley motorcycle,, know what you are getting into,, If you do not wrench yourself you are looking at high priced specialized hard to find mechanics to do any work needed,, My latest bus is one of the last air cooled busses ever imported into the states, I found it in a local paper, was a running ad that every week came down a little more,, it was original owner 74k and put into storage for 4 years to be saved for a grandchild,,( he wanted a elcamino he found insted at 16),, The brakes were frozen and VW shop wanted $1200 to repair,,but the owner started and ran every month and changed the oil every year,,he just never moved it,,((DUH)) I got the bus for $800 and did the brakes for $400.. I now have over 175000 miles witha upper motor rebuilt last year,,I get more looks and waves driving my van than being in a new 100k car..
I like the ride and the bigger interior of the vanagon design, but still always looking for that split window I can give a sandrail look to..
Just wanted ta put my two cents in here,,I've sold a bus on ebay but never a buyer,,just be aware of what you are looking for,,and if you are not turning your own wrench and doing the upkeep on a older bus,,just have a big wallet to dip into..