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1979 Volkswagen Passat (GLS, silver, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Volkswagen
Model: Passat
Variant: GLS
Year: 1979
Decade: 1970s
Colour: Silver
Types: Classic

This catalogue entry records a 1979 Volkswagen Passat GLS in silver from the 1970s.

The 1979 Volkswagen Passat GLS in silver is filed under Classic, within the 1970s picture cars.

1970s on screen

The wider pavement matters in a seventies exterior, with signs and shopfronts providing period clues that remain visible after the car has left the frame. The clothes around a seventies vehicle can be understated and practical, with character references doing more useful work than a blanket assumption about the decade. Seventies cars often suit everyday scenes outside homes, shops and workplaces, where familiar errands can carry the period more quietly than a stylised entrance.

Possible roles in a production

A departure can begin at the front door, with the walk to the car providing a useful stretch of action before anyone gets inside. A static portrait beside an older car can leave room for clothing and performance, without needing to suggest a journey or an arrival. For a scene involving loaded belongings, the exact items should be rehearsed with the vehicle rather than assumed to fit from a photograph.

About this listing

Our Classic category includes this 1979 Volkswagen Passat GLS in silver. The Volkswagen Passats selection contains 4 entries. Across these entries, the recorded dates range between 1979 and 2010. You will also find blue and black and black in the colour records for this model. You can compare this entry with 132 Volkswagen vehicles, then look across 379 cars from the 1970s.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1979 Volkswagen Passat in silver for filming?

You can enquire about the Volkswagen Passat for filming by providing the dates, location and intended action; a car is offered only after its availability is checked.

Is the photo of this exact car?

The exact car is not pictured in this Volkswagen Passat listing; its photograph is a model reference, and we confirm the individual vehicle and colour before an option is agreed.

What if this Volkswagen Passat isn't available?

The model selection contains 4 Volkswagen Passats, but a suitable alternative might come from 132 Volkswagen vehicles or 379 cars from the 1970s; catalogue inclusion does not confirm availability.

Can it be driven on camera?

Your intended shot determines the driving request for the Volkswagen Passat; after checking owner agreement and insurance, we confirm on-camera driving together with the transport and drivers required.

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