<VV> !!!!!!!!!+++++++++SAVE Ultravan 248 +++++++++!!!!!!!!!!

[Ron]

Looks VERY saveable.
RonH
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Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 8:02 PM
Subject: <VV> !!!!!!!!!+++++++++SAVE Ultravan 248 +++++++++!!!!!!!!!!


> Sometime ago I posted the discovery of an Ultravan. It has been sitting 
> for quite some time, and never really saw it until after an old wood boat 
> parked next to it was cut up. Now you can see this Ultravan from the 
> highway. Through some channels and help from Greg Shaw of Dearborn, MI we 
> were able to find the current owner. I finally got my ass over there to 
> take more pictures, the links are listed below.
> The owners name is Don Bibe (spelling and pronouncation unconfirmed), he 
> resides in West Bend, WI, about 25 minutes from here the ultravan sits in 
> Saukville, WI. less than 5 minutes from me.
> His numbers are: cell 262-284-4678 or home 262-675-6895
> I took some photos and posted them for all of you to see. Don's intention 
> is to sell it, it sounds like he does not have the time to keep it where 
> its at anymore because the site needs to be cleared of all his "stuff". 
> Don is allowing us a little time to work our channels of other Corvair and 
> Ultravan hobyists before he attempts to place it on Ebay for auction. He 
> seems like a semi-reasonable on the phone, although we think it asking 
> price is a little stupid, to our knowledge that is $1700. So it would take 
> a very talented person to get this guy to understand that it needs to be 
> saved but it also needs to be a more reasonable price (IMHO). And just any 
> other old car,that has been sitting for a long time, it would be futile to 
> resurrect the old girl and drive away. It can be towed away on a tilting 
> flat bed, access to it is pretty flat and the snow, although, will likely 
> melt over the coming weekend with the warmer weather forcasted.
> Its is remarkably complete, the headliner is nearly flawless, the floor is 
> sturdy, the dashboard is a little meke as is a little rot in the deck back 
> by the rear hatch door. The formica wall panels are remarkably solid, 
> hardly any scratches, chips are delamination to speak of. I did not 
> inspect the head, as I wasn't keen on meeting a critter maybe. It still 
> has the original textiles inside, the lovely decadent green, it was pretty 
> surreal inside, I felt like I was back in 1972 with the wall calender 
> still hanging on the wall. To tell you how old I am, I saw on this 
> particular calender that I was born on a Saturday! It has had some 
> critters guests in the past. It had the optional 140hp engine, beyond 
> that, its rough, but complete. The one missing headlight bezel I know is 
> buried in the snow just outside the door.
> Its obvious it will take someone endured to the Ultravan legacy to save 
> her, I am not sure how many are left or how active the Ultravan group is, 
> or how much demand there is for one of these whales, but this is an 
> attempt to protect this endangered species.
> I live not more than 5 minutes from its location, I am not able to 
> purchase it outright (my wife would hang me), but can assist any party 
> with some logisitics if necessary. I could, emphasize, could, let someone 
> leave it my driveway for a little while if things became pressing to get 
> it out of its existing location.
> So I guess, if you know someone or are interested yourself, call Don and 
> save her from the aluminum scrappers!
>
> http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2930015470102567577CTijcm
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/22388420@N02/
>
> Chris Mann
> 69 monza 140/4 #1657
> port washington, wisconsin
>
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