Greetings fellow "Vanagon Masters"

Recently sent for my van's birth certificate, and it arrived today. I
don't remember who on the list first posted the information, but if you
are reading this, thank you. It is a great conversation piece
and I think all would welcome one, so I will supply the info below.

Now a question. My van is different than any other I've seen. And the
doc's from Germany make more questions than they answere. Don't know if
some P.O. made the changes, or if a dealer did the change to ones he
sold, or if it was ? Maybe someone more knowledgeable can help. Here is
it's description:

Color: Medium brown metalic with gold accents and gold luggage rack, but
VW records indicate
           color " not registered". Also has "Special Edition" in gold
each side lower quarterpanel
           in script lettering, painted, not decal. Professional work
(I'm a Sales Mgr. for an R.V.
           dealership, I appraise vehicles every day this is "paint"
Interior: Stuffed velour captians chairs up-front, bigger than I've seen
in any other Vanagon.
             Plush carpet throughout, looks original, fitted, good
installation work.
             Rear weekender "stuffed velour" seat that reclines into a
bed with cushon over engine
                      compartment, same material as front seats.
             Headliner: light tan velour.
             Overhead lighting: not VW, rv/van conversion type aircraft
lights
             Window treatments: Not there, but has brackets for venition
blinds.
Model: per VW, 255-471
Production date: Jan 5th, 1984
Delivery date: Jan 26th, 1984
Delivered to: USA
VIN: WV2 YBO 259 EH 067 115

If anyone can share some light on this unit please respond.

TIA
Ron Semko
1984 Vanagon
skyraider@bellsouth.net

e-mail address for birth certificate is: devw1www@ibmmail.com