Jim -

The only visible distinction is the air intake for the engine.
1980 was the only year that did NOT have a plastic vent cover.

- Jeff
'80 Westi

> Does anyone know of any visible distinctions between the 1980 & 1981
> Vanagons?  I mean if one were to see a 1980 or 81 driving down the street,
> how could you tell which year it was?