>> 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.

Looks like there may have been a mid year change over or picture
re-use. Found an 89 on thesamba that has AC controls on the dash. Oh
well.

I did, however, find this interesting 89 for sale:
<http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=598296>
It has the exceptionally rare air-cooled 2.1 six-cycle engine!
aren't the six cycles something like
intake-compression-combustion-exhaust-depression-acceptance?

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