Don't Inquire About What Occurred With This VW, Simply Observe It | Carscoops

      If you've ever been interested in a VW that can withstand a zombie apocalypse, one capable of fending off hordes, this could be your future vehicle.

      The 2004 VW Jetta (or Golf) has nearly no resemblance to its original version.

      With custom steel bodywork and a compact, pickup-like bed, this creation exudes a post-apocalyptic aesthetic.

      It's posted on Facebook Marketplace for $6,000 with very few details, located in Tinley Park, Illinois.

      If you've ever envisioned what a DIY vehicle for the apocalypse might look like after binge-watching episodes of The Last Of Us, someone in Illinois has made it a reality. It appears that the owner of this unusual VW has spent too long immersed in shows like The Walking Dead or Mad Max, resulting in a two-door creation designed to repel zombies, which, against all odds, could be your next car.

      Of course, this is assuming you’re ready to spend $6,000 on what is essentially a survivalist’s dream on a budget.

      This peculiar 2004 VW has been posted for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Tinley Park, Illinois. It’s challenging to determine whether it originated as a Jetta or a Golf, given that those two models were nearly identical during that time, sharing most of their components.

      What's evident is that aside from the doors, windshield, and side mirrors, nearly all exterior panels have been removed and replaced with custom-made parts, giving the vehicle a distinctive look that blends scrapyard aesthetics with an art project vibe.

      Apocalypse Chic on a Budget

      At the front, there’s a steel bumper, new LED headlights, and a custom hood featuring vents and louvers, none of which have any functional purpose. The windshield is reinforced with steel bars and includes a large LED light bar. New quarter panels have been crafted, alongside wheel arches designed to accommodate aftermarket wheels and all-terrain tires.

      The rear section of the vehicle combines hatchback and pickup truck elements, featuring a small custom bed with square arches. Additionally, there's a handmade rear bumper, budget-friendly taillights, mud flaps, a tow bar, and even a diffuser.

      Inside the cabin, you'll find stripped-down door panels, a roll call, and an aftermarket steering wheel. There's also a skull-shaped shifter to emphasize the post-apocalyptic theme. Remarkably, most of the rest of the interior seems to be standard. Under the hood sits the original 2.0-liter engine, now equipped with a new air intake.

      The entire listing description consists of just 11 words: “The whole shape change is working and there are no problems.” That's all. There's no information about mileage, mechanical condition, or any other pertinent details you might usually find.

      However, if you are genuinely interested, live nearby, and don’t mind inspecting a vehicle that looks like it belongs in a community theater production of Mad Max, it may be worth checking out in person. Photos can only convey so much, especially when the full description is hardly a sentence. You can view the listing here.