Just for fun in this case, we are marching to Pretoria where this Syncro is
located.

The pics of this 16" Syncro for sale in South Africa show what is referred
to as an "OEM" rear spare tire carrier.
Did VW make these or is it misstated? I've never heard tell of them before.

In other news: it's interesting to me to see the pictures of this bus. It's
a little rough.

Among other things I think the
leather SA steering wheel is of the Unpadded variety. The only SA steering
wheels I've seen available in the states
through vendors is a Padded Leather steering wheel. I have seen the SA Wheel
that is leather but NOT padded
and in my opinion it's a cooler option. Think of the leather steering wheels
in a Golf or the rare
Vanagon leather steering wheels that were available in the US--more of a
sport steering wheel
than a comfort steering wheel. I've never had any luck finding a part number
for the unpadded leather wheel from
South Africa.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1200498

Best,
Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA