In a message dated 9/20/98 3:53:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Otmar@EVCL.COM
writes:

<< Martin,
 You forgot the 82-86 models that were 59" longer, as mine is. You can see
 the pics on my site. They came with a 1997 2.0 crossflow engine (10 years
 before they ever made the engine! Amazing!) It's a Syncro with Electric
 front wheel drive!  If anyone knows of another one of these around, please
 tell me, I need it for parts! >>

The reason why Otmar's van has a '97 motor in a '82-86 van is that that
particular van came standard with a flux capacitor which was later recalled
and removed after a few less scrupulous VW owners went back in time to kill
Ralph Nader.  If your van still has a flux capacitor, now we are really
talking collectible!
I would have to park that right next to my SA Vanagon I bought from Nelson
Mandela (but that is a long and rather boring tale.)
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
PS I know its Monday but I was busy Friday!