1979 Volkswagen Rabbit

Hatchback

1.5-liter diesel engine - made in Germany

Manual

1793655745

Clear

Diesel

1979 VW Rabbit Diesel C vin: 1793655745 These are getting harder to find. Five speed Diesel C. This one reads 22k on the Odometer but due to mechanical limitations the actual mileage is unknown. I am pretty sure it has clicked over once. Lots of work done on this car. Mechanically restored 7/30/12 $2182 invested receipts (I can email scans of the invoices on request). Tires are a good paint is holding up and interior is very nice. Upgraded stereo that sounds great! Tools, glass is all good, original owner’s manual. Fun little car. Facts: The 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit was the first VW made in America, at a new plant in western Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh. In fact, the '79 Rabbits were the first European cars produced in the U.S., and demand was high for the high-mileage vehicles, especially at a time when a gas crisis was pushing up prices at the pump. One of the most noticeable changes for the American-made Rabbit was the use of square headlights in a black grille, instead of round headlights. New trim packages were also available for 1979, with a Rabbit C and a Rabbit L joining the basic Rabbit in the lineup. The Rabbit C package was equipped with an AM/FM radio, a color-coordinated interior, reclining front seats, a rear window defogger, and a day/night rearview mirror, while the Rabbit L package added such features as a wood-grained dash, special moldings on the windows and hatch, and a lockable glovebox. In addition, several other special packages were available, including the Rallye Package, an Air Conditioning Package, and a Custom Exterior Package. Plus, the Rabbit was available in a number of new colors for '79. Standard power for the Rabbit was a 1.5-liter overhead-cam four-cylinder engine that generated 71 horsepower. A 1.5-liter diesel engine (made in Germany) was also available. MacPherson struts, large disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, four-wheel independent suspension, and energy-absorbing bumpers were all standard equipment. The 1979 Rabbit was generally very popular with drivers, particularly the diesel models, which were especially appreciated for their high gas mileage at a time when gas prices were soaring Mike_p_spicer@hotmail.com 503-550-1403 USA I reserve the right to end the auction early. Car is located in Portland Oregon and I invite all inspections prior to bidding. I will contact the winning bidder via email after the auction ends. Car is sold as-is with no warranties express or implied. I require a $800 nonrefundable deposit (paypal or bank wire transfer) within 2 days. Balance is due (bank check or bank wire transfer only) within 7 days of auction end. Delivery upon funds clearing the bank. The transport cost is the responsibility of the winning bidder, I will help with logistics. US car shippers that you may contact for a quote: www.larrysautotransport.com www.intercitylines.com www.exoticcartransport.com www.sundayautotransport.com www.movecars.com International car shippers that you may contact for a quote: http://www.schumachercargo.com/ http://www.horizonautoservices.com/ http://www.calship.com/ Thank you for viewing my auction listing.