Description
1974 VW Passat B1 2-Door Coupe FWW508M
Un-Welded Barn Find – LHD – 2. 0 GTI on Carbs
For sale is an exceptionally rare 1974 Volkswagen Passat B1 2-door coupe. This is a Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicle originally from Belgium. It spent 40 years in dry barn storage.
The car is fully UK registered, road-legal, registered as an historic vehicle and driving.
100% Original and NEVER Welded. The underside and structure are pristine. Original Paint work with expected age related marks H ighly desirable and incredibly rare 2-door coupe body
style.
Upgraded to a highly usable, punchy 2. 0L
GTI engine running on a weber carb for a perfect period-style "retro-mod" feel. The car drives ok on the road with plenty of
power.
The sale includes the original, factory-matching 1. 3L engine. It requires a rebuild, but it goes with the car to
preserve its historical provenance.
Only 1 previous owner from 1974 to 2024, in a barn from 1982 that explains its unbelievable structural condition. This is the ultimate solid base for a high-end show car, an effortless classic cruiser, or a prime candidate for export back to mainland Europe (Germany/ Belgium/ Netherlands) where un-welded B1 shells are
virtually extinct.
Price: £7, 950 obo
(Open to sensible offers from genuine enthusiasts. Vehicle located in the UK. International buyers welcome, easy transport back to mainland Europe can be accommodated from the UK registration).
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