1989 Pass-through Syncro panel Vanagon

[SkinnyFat]

We call our pass through syncro panel van a unicorn. We have had it for about 5 years. I really want to know how rare it is. I cannot find any ever online and the resources to search seen in findable. Any Samba peeps know how rare she is?

[Christopholi]

They're pretty rare in North America, but more common in Europe. Not sure of production numbers, though.

By the way, we like pictures
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[syncrodoka]

They aren't common but the panel vans are worth less than a passenger van. The vans with a partial bulkhead in the low roof or high high roof could be ordered from vw, they are usually just work vans.

[SkinnyFat]

It so back door to post photos and always forget. Here she is. We call her Nacho. Nacho van.

IDC about it's value. Never get what you put in. We just always wonder about how rare she really is.

I can't find atm any photos with her open. She is a true cargo van with a full bullhead.

Three knob badassery.

[MsTaboo]

A full bulkhead cargo layout is not as desirable in a recreation vehicle, but still pretty usable - and cool as far as being rare.
The double slider doors are also pretty rare and another nice feature.
Looks like it's in great shape!

Would love to see some interior photos.
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[GoEverywhere]

I didn't realize bulkhead panel Vanagons had the rear vents like the Bay and Split panels did. Thats pretty cool.

[RGS Paul]

That's a cool Syncro. Thanks for sharing!
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[SkinnyFat]

So what I gather there is just no known resource to understand the amount produced? I really didn't care about value just want to know how truly rare she is. From what I gather it took the importer 4 years to find in Germany.

SF

[vanagonjr]

[SkinnyFat]

Found the photo.

[E1]

If anyone here’s done the production numbers research, it’s Kamzcab86.

That thing is cool! I’d hafta buy another kart or maybe a first dirt bike, just because…
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[syncrodoka]

[Van den Broke]

Really neat van and I love the colour!

[SkinnyFat]

It's grown in us too. The van is intended to be the show van for us to pack in and out. As we see it is the red van in a sea of white ones.