Thanks for the info people.

Found the VIN on the dealership website:

wv2yb0250lh076945

Thought maybe there would be a code for Carat but seems not. I gather
"25" translates to "Vanagon"

Interesting.

Looking at Carat images online, I see a lot of them have the factory
alloy wheels too.

Neil.

On Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 8:55 PM, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote:
>
> I have a 91 Syncro like this. It does not have power mirrors, or power windows or power locks. It has AC.
> I put Recaro seats up front. And swapped in the jump seats from a Carat so that's much nicer. I put carpet pads up front (usually)
> I intend to put in replacement doors with power windows, power mirrors and opening vent windows, just haven't gotten round to it.
> Mine is silver. Maybe next year I'll put the GoWesty bumpers on it (this year the GoWesty bumper order goes on my Westy Syncro.)
>
>
>
> On Apr 25, 2012, at 11:33 PM, mark drillock wrote:
>
> > 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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Neil n

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