> 1990 was the first year of the dash-mounted a/c controls.
> i know 1988 had overhead controls cause i had one. and likewise for 1990 and
> 1991.
> but the 1989 brochure shows it still overhead, so i'm guessing that's right
> ... haven't physically touched one so i can't prove they didn't just reuse
> the photos. :)

I had the feeling I hadn't seen an 89 with dash controls. If the
brochure shows it that way AND my gut says it, it's probably true.
I'll have to keep an eye out for more 89 pics on thesamba and ebay for
my collection...

--
John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
'90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel"