So I see around another half dozen LSVW on CADC located in Alberta. The interesting thing is some for sale have the van bodies still on them. The van bodies were originally procured for the Chev 5/4 tons back in 1976, and on disposal of that fleet, they were sent to Corcan (corrections Canada) for refurbishment and modifications, then installed on the LSVW fleet. That makes the van bodies just under 40 years old.
While I can't speak for the vans from out east, I can say that the ones out west are still quite solid.
Bidding starts at $1,000 each. I would hope the madness of the previous truck has subsided, and these willl go for a little more reasonable prices. And if not these, then perhaps as more than a thousand are released, the prices will reflect what is being offered. I note one just sold in Oromocto yesterday for $5313.
https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?...1&sf=ferm-clos
https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?...1&sf=ferm-clos
https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?...1&sf=ferm-clos
https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?...1&sf=ferm-clos
Use the search term "western star" when checking CADC, as they do not always use LSVW in the ad. I also note there are a couple more for sale in New Brunswick.
I think I can say with great certainty that one of these will never be in my collection.