1979 Volkswagen Other

1.8L Rabbit GTi

5 spd

5392061300

Clear

Gasoline

Rare 1979 VW Scirocco MK1 I bought this car in 1988, and have been driving it regularly up until last year, 2011. In 1990, I swapped out the original 1.6L for an 83 GTi 1.8L with 50K miles. Since then, I updated the Bosch K Jetronic system, ignition, and smog equipment so it could be certified by California BAR. The tag is inside the driver’s door. The odo quit in the 80s, so I have no idea how many miles are on this vehicle. (eBay requires a mileage figure, but that is only a very rough estimate) It runs great now, and it’s never broken down on me, but I can’t guarantee this for the next owner. It has a lot of miles and probably needs a rebuild and body repair. This car would make a great project car for autocross or racing. It doesn’t burn oil as far as I can tell, it accelerates smoothly, shifts well, and handles great for having two worn out tires in the back. At this point, it’s probably worth more in parts than whole, but I have fantasies of it retiring to the racetrack or somebody’s collection. Engine: 1983 Rabbit GTi 1.8L with California BAR tag for engine swap Passes smog Registration until 8/16/2012 Unknown mileage Upgrades: GTi sway bars front and back GTi vented rotors and front calipers GTi fuel distributor, Jetronic computer, steep walled cone electronic ignition Audi 5000 throttle body, matched plenum High output coil Autotech 4-1 header Autotech cat-back ABD short shift kit K&N air filter front lower stress bar 88 Jetta 5 speed, shifts smoothly, no clash, RedLine MTL New: KYB GR2 struts Strut bearings Suspension Techniques lowering coils water pump and thermostat (192° so it reads warm on temp gauge) timing belt Recent front end alignment Recent: Bond battery Issues: Paint: mostly primer, minor light surface rust in places Some rust in spare tire well Left front corner unibody damage, does not interfere with suspension Driver’s door damaged on front edge multiple dings Hood bent radiator support broken weld on passenger side back tires need replacing, front tires more than 50% Gas gauge only reading lower half of tank Speedo/Odo hasn’t worked since 80s Engine whine, may be timing belt cover or cam bearing Original Recaro seats have been reupholstered, some tears in seats Carpet worn, dash cracked Stereo: Alpine headset Denon amp Newer Sony 6x9s Boston Acoustics 6 ½ I will be listing this car in several places, and I reserve the right to end the auction early if I get an offer. I make no warranties of any kind. Clear title. Buyer is responsible for arranging shipping. Will release car and title when final payment clears. $500 deposit due at close of auction, Paypal preferred, ThanksAndrew