This black door arm rest for the middle row of a 1968-1979 Volkswagen Bus is the real deal, coming right from the original equipment. It's vintage and has been used, so it's not perfect. The black color has faded a bit, and there are some scratches and signs of wear on it. The protective material that use to be on the back is missing. Also, there's a crack on the top edge as shown in photos. If you're fixing up an old Volkswagen Bus and want something that is original to what it came with, this arm rest is a good choice.