Newport News, VA | USA
$2,200
/ USDDescription
Very rare Volkswagen Quantum, very well take care after for 18 years. Selling as it is, but sometimes it heats up. All the cooling parts have been replaced and all the components replaced. Now everything works, but it needs attention. Selling as is. Tags expire July . Pinkslip in hand . Hablo espanhol ...
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Our Take:
- The Volkswagen Quantum, especially from 1986, is a bit of a forgotten gem among car enthusiasts. Known as the Passat outside of North America, the Quantum was VW's attempt to woo the American market with a midsize car that balanced European styling with practicality. It didn't quite catch fire in the States, making any surviving models rather rare today.
- This particular Quantum comes with an automatic transmission. While manuals were more common and sometimes preferred by driving purists, an automatic can make for a more relaxed cruiser, especially on those long, straight American highways. Given its age and unique features, maintaining it could be a labor of love, but that’s part of the charm for vintage car buffs.
- In terms of design and engineering, the Quantum was part of a transitional period for Volkswagen. It featured a range of engines, including a five-cylinder version not too dissimilar from what you'd find in an Audi. The fact that this one has undergone significant cooling system repairs is both a testament to its age and a potential assurance for its current reliability.
- The car's mileage, sitting at 152,033 miles, is not uncommon for a vehicle of its era that was built to endure. It's seen some roads, no doubt, but for some, that's part of the narrative that makes classic cars so appealing. It'll need some TLC, but for the right enthusiast, it's a rolling piece of history, waiting for a new chapter.
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