Well I am totally prejudiced towards the 1982 Westy.  Mine is Medium Blue,
which to date I haven't seen another like it.  After $800. of an engine
overhaul, everything in the van works like you just drove it off the showroom
floor.  As for the year?  Who knows.  I bought my 82 with 82000 miles on it
from a guy just down the street.  I paid 4grand, and due to it's wonderful
condition, would do it all again.  I use it as my daily commute.  NO
COMPLAINTS!  My dream car.  .....Might I babble on....  Take care and good
luck on the hunt.  David