Our first featured wagon belongs to a friend of mine. I’ve known Ivan for many years from the VW community that I was once heavily involved in. Throughout the time that I’ve known him, he went on to own multiple project cars: an MK2 Golf, a Toyota 4-Runner, a MK4 Jetta Wagon, and his latest wagon project that we are covering here.
The MK6 Jetta Sportwagen was available from 2010 -2015. In the stock form, it was already a sleek looking wagon in the eyes of most people. However, Ivan is not like most people, and he felt the need to take his wagon up a notch. Clean cruiser has always been the theme for all of Ivan’s past project cars, and this wagon is no different. One aspect that shines from Ivan’s wagon is the exterior modifications: a GTI front bumper was added to go along with the Votex sideskirts, and Votex rear valence. Air suspension was chosen for its benefit of being able to raise or lower the ride height with a touch of a button. Lastly, Ivan decided to go distinctly unique with a set of 18” Label Gruppe Lufter wheels.
We cruised around town before finding an empty lot that’s perfect for snapping some photos of his cool wagon. We also got a chance to catch up and chat a little about this wagon project.
Let’s get straight into it!
Introduce Yourself: (brief info that include your name, which country / state you live in, and may possibly include your work field / industry that you are in)
I’m Ivan. I’m from Long Beach. I sell shoes for cars.
WHY A WAGON?
Share your unique story behind your WAGON ownership
I survived an 18hr road trip to Santa Fe, NM and back home with no AC in July.
Did you consider a different WAGON instead of this one?
I was also interested in E46 wagons at the time. Still am.
What was your original objective with your car and has that objective changed?
Just wanted to keep it a fun daily cruiser. And it’s still cruisin’ and bruisin’.
What style would you say best describes your car?
Soccer mom who drinks way too many vodka Red Bulls in the afternoon.
Who assisted in the planning/building/modding of your car?
Myself and some good pals.
What do you feel makes your car unique/special in your eyes?
My 18” double stepped Label Gruppe Lufter wheels.
What is your favorite part/feature/function of the car?
My GTD badge from Poland.
If you could pick one thing you aren’t satisfied with about your car, what would it be?
Could use some new fenders at some point.
What has been the biggest obstacle you’ve faced while building this car?
None really.
What one word best describes your car?
BADICAL
What is your final goal with this car?
When I grow up, I’m gonna sell propane and propane accessories. If my grades are good.
