I Bought a Totaled Volkswagen Phaeton W12 at Auction for $1,000! Then a Forklift SMASHED Into It!

I bought this wrecked, totaled, and very cheap Volkswagen Phaeton at the salvage auction. This car is very similar to the Bentley Continental Flying Spur and the Audi A8. When it was picked up, it was damaged at the auction likely by a forklift driver. We get the majority of the body damage repaired, and begin this rebuild project, but I'm not sure I want to finish this VW. Needless to say I sold it in very short order...

[Jefe]

Yeah, def do an update video once the car is complete. It would be good to see this finalized and on the road.

[MichaelThomas-begq]

Yes please Sam, it's a very underrated gem and it would be great to see it restored. I was lucky enough to get a drive in one, it's a beautiful ride.

[brantleyhudson]

That quarter panel work was almost a thing of magic. That PDR guy did amazing work. Yes, I'd love to see the car finished up - even if it's your brother's car.

[TIMMEH]

I love watching dent guys and gals do their work. Real artists! I have tried doing it myself with hilarious results!

[chrisfurlough]

"I don't always repaint cars. But when I do, I prefer to do it outside in a field in central Florida." Stay ghetto my friends!

[tymeryder]

Impressive dent repair. would be great to see the completion of the Phaeton. Great car.

[tedbiernacki]

Zac did a great job ! Love that Eastwood sanding paint muncher ! Nice to see I'm not the only one who mixes Bondo on cardboard ! Great body work music too Sam !

[emericaman]

Zach is dope. Let's see the Phaeton finished

[kojotot]

Finally a phaeton video a feast for Eastern Europe

[sync]

Remebered when this car came out there was a story explainign why its blowing cold at once
"Ferdinand Piëch demanded that his engineering team make the now infamous "Ten Parameters" a Reality for the Phaeton. The parameters were said to be so impossible, that when Piëch revealed the 10 parameters, half of his engineering team said "it's impossible", and walked out.
Parameter #1 : The Phaeton must be able to be driven all day at 186mph, in 120-degree weather, while maintaining a cabin temperature of 71.6-degrees!!!"

[Jon.O]

Defo want to see this finished. An amazing piece of engineering by any standard. Seriously underrated. If only VW could have made it a bit more exotic or exciting to look at I’m sure it would have been a bigger success.

[slhines]

It really sucks how that rear quarter panel got smashed in so badly after winning the auction. Glad you were able to some of your $ reimbursed.

[ffrige]

Holy shark, they can do those kinds of repairs? Thought you had to replace the whole panel for that. And he came to you! Nathan is awesome!

[twilson]

I am a fan of the Phaeton and seeing that this one was maintained properly it will definitely be worth seeing when it is completed.

[slhines]

WoW Watching the paintless dent repair process in high speed was amazing!

[actschp]

Samcrac: "Fay eh tohn"
everyone else: "faytuhn."

[bigmikey]

I love the Phaeton. Would be nice to see this one running again.

[nigelcharlton-wright]

Love watching a craftsman doing some old school panel bashing. Respect to the gentleman who repairs rather than just putting on a replacement panel, when it could have the dent beaten out. And that's why I love watching Coldwar Motors.

[davedumond]

Yes, I want to see it done. I've always wanted one, especially now that I can afford one. If you hadn't already sold it to your bro I wanted first dibs. Love your channel, keep up the good work.

[bradcupp]

Please do a video on the painting, very relaxing to watch. Love your rebuilds, thanks.