tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5112355325821745788.post3520017934804928679..comments2024-03-27T03:50:47.233-07:00Comments on OLD PARKED CARS.: 1977 Volkswagen Dasher.Tony Piffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13118128463425138509noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5112355325821745788.post-36825470013673026812020-11-09T22:58:26.937-08:002020-11-09T22:58:26.937-08:00First generation Passat is a very rare sight even ...First generation Passat is a very rare sight even here in EU by now, good find.<br /><br />The thing I don't understand with this car is that it's not a hatchback: Rear window (and rear seat) is solid and you've only a small trunk lid underneath it.<br /><br />Possibly inherited from 412 sedan which is basically the same car, just engine& gearbox swapped from rear to front. Also, -74 (when this model was introduced, it was too early for large hatchbacks, possibly:<br /><br />Models like Audi Avant and Saab CombiCoupe were several years in the future at this point.<br /><br />412 didn't need a large lid as the rear had only engine. For reference:<br />https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fa/2d/24/fa2d24921a7f262955821b721214a94e.jpgThomas__noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5112355325821745788.post-38902109805170435772020-11-01T11:38:28.862-08:002020-11-01T11:38:28.862-08:00Hey Oy Murray, suggestion noted! Back when I was s...Hey Oy Murray, suggestion noted! Back when I was shooting more, I felt like Ford F series pickups were too common to count. But I'll keep a closer eye out for good examples.<br />Thanks,<br />BenBen Piffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805306243851560129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5112355325821745788.post-53942836495558507862020-10-28T16:14:54.423-07:002020-10-28T16:14:54.423-07:00To Hell with the Dasher (Sounds like something San...To Hell with the Dasher (Sounds like something Santa Claus might say, no?)- I want to see that green Ford pick'em-up that's parked in front of it!<br /><br />Welcome back, guys! Happy that this site is being resurrected!Oy Murraynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5112355325821745788.post-17531519256793121152020-10-28T06:17:36.393-07:002020-10-28T06:17:36.393-07:00Passat B1 in Europe.Passat B1 in Europe.AGaborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171150870798596610noreply@blogger.com