Hey Michael,
You're right, these camperes were available here in europe as a factory-option.
I think nearly 30% of all later year campers were delivered here this style.
They offer a lot of room, very good insulation and you don't have to fear
heavy rains. But they are 2.61 meters high, sidewinds are their enemies and
the worst - they don't fit in my garage.

Cheers,
Michael Meier
Germany

>Dear Volks,

>While travelling Ireland this summer I saw an unusual, right-hand-drive
>Westfalia: It had the fiberglas pop-top with Westfalia logo, but with a
>twist -- the back half of the fiberglas was "popped up" approximately 6"
>to accept an extra-thick mattress! Apparently, this was a stock option
>from Westfalia not available in North America.
>A rough diagram is included below:

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>Looked pretty comfortable to me. Saw lots of other types of VW vans as well.
>Boy, driving on those tiny Irish roads (on the left no less) sure makes for
>an exciting trip!

Cheers,

>Michael J. Sullivan