1977 Volkswagen Rabbit

Hatchback

2.8L 24v VR6 230hp

Manual

1773337052

Clear

Gasoline

Being relisted due to a non-paying bidder. He was the high bidder for 5 days, then immediately backed out after winning. Here's his contact info so you can steer clear: Huseyin Demircioglu 14321 Brookhurst St. #15 Garden Grove, CA 92843 hsynd93@yahoo.com Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Up for sale is my Miami Blue 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit 24v VR6. While that should be enough to have you interested, here are the details: I purchased this car locally a few months ago. Don’t be scared. The previous owner was in a jam and had to unload the car quickly in order to purchase a new truck for work. I jumped at the opportunity simply because I wanted to drive it! If you’re reading this you’re probably like me … I’ve owned and driven numerous A1 cars, but never one with a 24v VR6! According to the previous owner all it needed a brake master cylinder. So, I towed it home. In reality it ended up needing a brake master cylinder, a brake line, a coil pack, and tires, but otherwise I was overly happy and I had a 24v Rabbit! I also fitted it with new Corrado steel wheels, new tires, Genuine VW center caps, and high-speed polished the paint. Other than that, I’ve taken it to a couple shows and enjoyed it on weekends. As was my plan when I originally bought the car, I’ve decided to sell it and pass on this absolute bundle of fun to a new owner. This car is mechanically flawless and has a unique look with the Miami Blue paint and the right amount of patina. The car is quick, sounds great, and turns heads everywhere! Here are the details from the previous owner, and upon my visual inspection, and inspection of the records, found to be true and accurate: - 2.8L 24v VR6 100% rebuilt in April of 2013 by Engine Lab in Tampa, FL. After a year or so of ownership, the engine spun a main bearing and was COMPLETELY rebuilt and several upgrades added. Receipts for over $4,000 worth of work!!! Short List: - Unitronic IBM defeat and Stage 1 flash (230hp) - Custom CAI with 3" MAF housing - SAI delete - Working OBD2 port - Billet catch can - Short. Shifter - 42DD "crack pipe" - 42DD billet/Polly Passenger side MKIV motor mount - 2.5" cat-less exhaust.......sounds simply mean - NLS muffler - Billet hood struts - External hood release - PS & AC Deleted - MKV .:R32 high volume oil pump - Shorty .:R32 oil pan - Rokkor Coilovers - Extended early front strut mounts - Dual-drilled hubs------4x100 & 5x100 EXTERIOR: Some minor rust in the rear arches, surface rust on the roof, and a small area under the river side foot are that could be addressed. The hatch looks great on the outside, but also has some rust. I would replace it before choosing to do paintwork. You could respray the car or enjoy its beautiful patina. INTERIOR: VERY good condition, 100% original. No tears and very clean. It does have some cracking in the dash which has been covered by a dash cap. I’m willing to assist the buyer with shipping arrangements. For international buyers, I can deliver the car to the Florida shipping port of your choice for a reasonable fee. If you have additional questions, or would like to view the car in the Tampa, FL area prior to bidding, please message, email, or call me to discuss. Good Luck and Happy Bidding! -Patrick Phone: (eight one three) 956-3183 On Jan-27-14 at 19:57:05 PST, seller added the following information: Because the non-paying bidder has left negative feedback, and I have received questions regarding this, I've decided to post our correspondence. Be aware, he is in California and I am in Florida. He has never inspected the car and I have represented it accurately in my listing. This is the eBay message I received from him exactly 2 minutes before the initial auction ended. He had been the high bidder for 5 days. Dear aganvw, Does this car have traction issues ? Just did my research, says that if the engine is too strong for a car that's soo light. It's common to have traction issues, which means that it won't be getting its full potential power output. Power to weight to traction ratio is hard to perfect on these MK1's - r32volkswagenmk4 My response: I don't want to come off the wrong way, but you should probably "do your research" prior to bidding on ebay auctions. Also, if you have a question, don't wait until exactly two minutes before the auction ends to ask it. I'm not sure how to answer your question. 1.) If you rev it up and dump the clutch in first gear, then yes, you'll have traction issues. The car has a new set of good all season tires on it, but even with sticky R-compounds you would have the same issue if this is your style of driving. 2.) If you're driving along and decide to mash the gas, is the car all of a sudden going to break loose and have immense torque steer ... no. This is a hell of a fun car to drive without the necessity to abuse it. Is a 2.8L 24v VR6 in the front of a Mk1 Golf the best set-up for AutoX or Road course driving, absolutely not. Is it a great car to take out & enjoy a spirited drive? Absolutely! Thank you for your purchase. Please send the required deposit and let me know what your pick-up or shipping arrangements are as soon as possible. You're more than welcome to call me as well. Thank you again. Patrick His reaction: Dear aganvw, Not interested in it. Second chance offer the next highest bidder - r32volkswagenmk4 Please judge for yourself. Alos, I've been very open with my contact info so if there are any questions or concerns I encourage you to contact me prior to the end of the auction. Thank you again. -Patrick