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Subject:Re: 87 Syncro Weekender Trivia
From:BenT Syncro
Date:Wed, 16 Feb 2005 03:16:36 -0800

Budd,

This is the normal upholstery for the 87 Wolfsburg Edition Westfalia
(base camper).

BenT

On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 04:50:55 -0600, Budd Premack <bpremack@mn.rr.com> wrote:
> 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
>