Fort Boise: That First VW Van

From long ago and far away, up pops the “beloved hippy van” that was stolen 35 years ago . Allstate is the current title holder, having paid off the Insured way back when. She can’t remember what she (or they) paid for it, maybe $600? I’m thinking it must have been more because this thing is totally cherry, not quite 77-thou on the clock, original bumpers, seats, engine clean as a whistle, whitewalls, the moon hubcaps, everything. Current bid is $17,900 with Allstate sending the proceeds to charity. You’re looking at the imaginary version of the first automobile I owned, purchased the same year this baby was stolen/ Tom Von Alten , Fort Boise. More here .

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Question: Did you own a VW bug or hippy van back in your glory days?