Carats have a side table and armrests on the front seats. That van in
the ad is the lowly base model, 90/91. Odd configuration, some people
like them

Cheap fabric on all seats, rubber carpet, front wing windows that don't
open, no tach, no front armrests, metal dash, all vinyl interior panels,
fewer interior lights, black painted metal bumpers

Rear facing jumpseats, wired for aux battery under driver seat.
Many had PW, PM, PDL, A/C, CC
Some were Syncro.
I only recall white and silver exterior colors.

Mark

neil n wrote:
> Hi all.
>
> Saw a '90 Carat (or so ad says) for sale on CL. Vehicle being sold by
> Messmer Motors in Tacoma WA.
>
>> From Wiki via Vanagonwiki: "For 1990 and 1991 model years, a "Carat" trim
> level was available which included all available options "
>
> In this image, is this OEM rubber carpet?
>
> http://cimages2.carsforsale.com/329956/8FC3F3D6-E85D-44ED-AC06-6866AEA55890_18.jpg
>
> Maybe this bus was imported (used) from Germany or ? so that's why there's
> an analogue clock where tach should be (?)
>
> Image of instrument cluster:
> http://cimages2.carsforsale.com/329956/00B09988-5507-4587-A019-42DAA36C2386_15.jpg
>
> That is a clock right?
>
> Was looking for Carat specific info but Vanagon.com resource seems to be
> down.
>
> Looks like an interesting ride. If it were rust free, I'd consider dealing
> with a dealership.   (not my first choice)
>
> Neil.
>
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