After a long time off the List, while occasionally lurking on the digests, I couldn't resist the allure of Vanomania, so I am back on again.

eBay 4527409603 has an 87 Syncro Weekender for sale.  I know nothing about it, but am intrigued by two features shown in the pictures.  First, it appears to have a Wolfsburg badge on the right front fender, but has the single fixed rear facing (Weekender style) seat instead of the two removable jump seats found on other 87 Wolfsburgs.  

Second, the upholstery pattern seems original but has a vertical partial stripe pattern unlike any I have seen on other Vanagons.  Does anyone (especially Chris Turner) have an explanation for these features?

Budd Premack
86 Syncro, 88 Wolfsburg, etc
Land of Sky-Blue (Frozen) Waters
Minneapolis, MN