1) The body cladding ("side skirts") were on most late model (88-91) Vanagons except Syncros and 'L' models (non-GL). Most of those are not auto Carat or not.

2) That appears to be an Overland/Eurospec 5-cyl conversion with the raised deck lid which they sell with the kit. Last I checked it was $5400 for the non-California kit. $7400 for Cali compliant package. Since all those conversions used the South African bellhousing and Overland did not sell an adapter plate for an auto, this vehicle is likely a manual trans.

BenT
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On May 15, 2012, at 9:38 PM, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> wrote:

> On that engine set up the AC compressor is on the lower left (driver side) of the engine. I.E. You can't see it from the photo (if it has one that is.) 
> 
> Isn't that the Carat body? With the full length side skirts. I thought those were all autos (but the ad says manual). 
> 
>  May 15, 2012 o godz. 22:01 J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET> napisał(a):
>> 
>>> Down in Va. Beach working this week (tough job, someone has to do it) and found this on CL. Something familiar about this van, but can't put my finger on it...
>>> 
>>> http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/2921727357.html
>>> 
>>> Looks pretty nice!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Jeff Stewart