1981 Volkswagen Rabbit

LX Standard Cab Pickup

1.6L 1588CC 97Cu. In. l4 DIESEL SOHC Naturally Asp

Manual

1V1LG0176BV036806

Clear

Diesel

Up for auction is a 1981 VW Diesel Rabbit Pickup. I purchased the pickup in December and have driven it a little and made a few improvements. The previous owner was a college professor who passed away, I purchased it from his wife and daughter. The history is incomplete, but with the paperwork I received it says in part "it has 259,000 on the body but I am sure that the engine has been overhauled one or more times because it runs so well." I do not have the time or interest in the Rabbit to give it what it needs. You could buy this Rabbit and just enjoy the reliability and great fuel mileage or give it some cosmetic updates and have it up to it's original condition. In my opinion this is the good and those areas that would need attention: The Good:Great engine and fuel mileageWill cruise comfortably at 70+mphRear camper that is watertight and has a rust-free and very few scratches in the bedDriver's seat has no stains or ripsCD player radioComes with owner's manual and maintenance manualHas new glow pugs and fuel filter- installed in February 2014Battery new in July 2012Great brakesOnly surface rust in a few areasThe Trouble:Body has some damage with surface rust hood, passenger side door, and driver's side fenderPaint is in fair shape Radio works, but is not wired correctly. When the car is turned off the radio will not keep presetsSpeedometer is off by about 8 mph. Not sure if it is the tire size or gearPassenger seat has stain and two ripsHeadliner needs to be replacedCracks in windshieldCooling fan does not kick on. The fan works when connected directly to battery, but the engine does not turn it on. I have driven it on days over 90 without any overheating issuersMissing body molding on passenger side door and front clipI have a few Youtube videos that I can send if requested showing the car starting up and driving.