>the black ones are '90-'91 multivan only and are extremely hard to find.
>they grey ones will work if you dont care about color, or you could paint the
>gray ones black with vinyl paint.  the grey ones are '87-'91 wolfsburg/carat.

Just FYI, the '90-'91 base model (non-GL) Vanagons had rear facing
jumpseats (gray tweed upholstery) with black side panels. Not that this
makes them any less rare. I've seen several MV's for sale, but the only
base model I've ever seen is the one I bought. I'm convinced that the base
models existed solely so the dealer could have one on the lot and advertise
a lower "prices starting at" number to draw people in, and then upsell them
to a GL based on posh amenities like power mirrors and wing windows that
actually open...

John Bange
'90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"