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55k-Mile 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 5-Speed

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No Reserve: 55k-Mile 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 5-Speed

This 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL shows 55k miles and was sold new to the current owner at Midtown Imports, Inc. of Pekin, Illinois. Power comes from a 2.0L DOHC inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle, and the car is finished in Travertine Clearcoat Metallic over a beige velour fabric interior. The seller reports that the owner purchased the car as a retirement gift, and optioned this example without a sunroof, a stereo, electric windows, or alloy wheels. This B3 Passat is now offered on behalf of the original owner at no reserve with a clean Carfax report, service records, owner’s manuals, a service manual, a window sticker, and a clean Illinois title.

No Reserve: 55k-Mile 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 5-Speed

This example is finished in Travertine Clearcoat Metallic (LD1V), and no accidents or damage are noted on the accompanying Carfax report. Details listed on the window sticker include Eurostyle halogen headlamps, a rear spoiler, and a front spoiler with brake cooling air intakes.

No Reserve: 55k-Mile 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 5-Speed

14″ steel wheels wear Volkswagen covers and are wrapped in Sumitomo rubber. Disc brakes are equipped at each corner, while suspension consists of independent front struts and a rear torsion beam.

No Reserve: 55k-Mile 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 5-Speed

The cabin is trimmed in beige velour and features functional air conditioning, manual roll-up windows, a height-adjustable steering column, automatic seatbelts, and an electric rear window defrost. The front seats feature three-way manual adjustment, and the car was optioned without a radio or a sunroof. A photo of the options sticker is provided in the gallery.

No Reserve: 55k-Mile 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 5-Speed

Just 55k miles are shown on the odometer. The seller notes the car has mostly been in storage since 2017.

No Reserve: 55k-Mile 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 5-Speed

The 16-valve 2.0L inline-four is paired with a five-speed manual transaxle and was rated at 134 horsepower when new. The owner’s service booklet is stamped through 54k miles in June 2017, at which time an exhaust service is indicated.

No Reserve: 55k-Mile 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 5-Speed

Additional underbody images are provided in the gallery.

No Reserve: 55k-Mile 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 5-Speed

The window sticker shown above lists a retail price of $15,225. Additional materials include owner’s manuals, service records, and a service manual as shown in the trunk.

No Reserve: 55k-Mile 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL 5-Speed

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists registration in Peoria, Illinois from 1990 through 2017. The video below presents the exterior and interior as well as a brief drive.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $5,992 by supermr2
Auction Ended August 29, 2019 at 1:29PM PT
Bids 20
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Seller: smb127
Listing Details
  • Chassis: WVWFB4313LE223110
  • 55k Miles Shown
  • 2.0L 16-Valve Inline-Four
  • 5-Speed Manual Transaxle
  • Travertine Clearcoat Metallic
  • Beige Velour Fabric
  • Manual Windows
  • No Radio/Sunroof
  • Owner's Manuals
  • Window Sticker
  • Service Records
  • Clean Carfax Report
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #22403