I have to disagree about the fabric.  That's the rougher gray fabric that
comes on most Euro models.  It may not be as plush as the gray stuff we got,
but it sure wears a lot better.

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
mark drillock
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 8:33 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 1990 Carat with Analogue Clock?

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-AC06-6866AEA
> 55890_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-A019-42DAA36
> C2386_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.
>
> --