The alloy wheel package was an "option". Many 90 and 91s did not come with them. There was an effort these years to reduce price, especially the Syncros. I have seen some that even had cloth seats and rubber floor mats. 

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dan N
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 9:16 PM
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Subject: Re: 1991 Vanagon Carat for sale -

nice Carat..

errr... for that year a Carat should have alloy rims.. yes?

:-)