Detail Info for: 1984 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT GTI MK 1 "BARN" FIND

Transaction Info
Sold On:
05/09/2010
Price:
$ 1100.00
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
137097
Location:
york county, pa, 17408
Seller Type:
Dealer
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1984 Volkswagen Rabbit
Submodel Body Type:
GTI Hatchback
Engine:
4 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
1VWDC0175EV038738
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
THIS 84 GTI WAS OVERHEATED IN 2001 RESULTING IN THE FAILURE OF THE HEAD / GASKET? AT WHICH TIME THE CAR WAS PULLED INTO THE OWNERS GARAGE TO BE REPAIRED , THE REPAIR WAS NEVER COMPLETED . I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE CAR , REMOVED IT FROM THE GARAGE AND TOWED IT BACK TO MY SHOP , THE ENGINE HAD ANTIFREEZE IN #2 & #4 CYLINDERS WHICH HAS RUSTED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO BECOME STUCK !! THIS IS A PROJECT CAR THAT DOES NOT RUN AND HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN ON THE ROAD SINCE "01" , IT MUST BE HAULED OR TOWED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT CAN NOT BE DRIVEN AS IS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE CAR WAS PURCHASED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER IN 1990 AND TITLED TO HIS SON IN 1994 . THIS LITTLE GTI HAS NEVER BEEN MODIFIED EXCEPT FOR AN ALPINE STEREO THAT WAS INSTALLED IN THE EARLY "90'S" . FOR AN EAST COAST CAR IT HAS VERY MINIMAL RUST , THE SPARE TIRE WELL HAS A SMALL SPOT THAT WAS REPAIRED "patched" AND SOME OTHER MINOR SURFACE RUST . THE INTERIOR IS COMPLETE DOWN TO THE GOLF BALL SHIFT KNOB THE REAR SEAT AND THE PASSENGER SEAT ARE BOTH OK , THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVERS SEAT IS WORN THROUGH , THE HEADLINER IS SAGGING , I DID NOT TRY TO OPEN THE SUNROOF BUT IT IS INTACT , AND SHOULD WORK . STOCK ORIGINAL GTI'S ARE BECOMING QUITE COLLECTIBLE , AND WITH THE RIGHT MODIFICATIONS THEY ARE GREAT AUTOCROSS / SCCA RACERS , WHICH EVER DIRECTION YOU TAKE WITH THIS CAR YOU WILL HAVE STARTED WITH A VERY SOLID FOUNDATION. THIS IS A SOLID UNMOLESTED EXAMPLE OF AN "80" S SPORTS CAR ICON ,SEEhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_Car_International FOR A LIST OF THE 10 BEST SPORTS CARS OF THE EIGHTIES .WE ARE SELLING WITH A LOW OPENING BID AND NO RESERVE , HOWEVER THE CAR IS FOR SALE LOCALY AND WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION EARLY. THE CAR IS SOLD AS-IS . PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS PRIOR TO PLACING A BID !! I WILL BE GLAD TO WALK AROUND THE CAR WHILE ON THE PHONE WITH YOU AND DESCRIBE THE CAR AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE. BIDDERS WITH 0 OR LOW FEEDBACK CONTACT ME PRIOR TO PLACING A BID OR YOUR BID MAY BE CANCELED. DELIVERY IS AVAILABLE @ $2.00 A LOADED MILE . REPLY'S TO INQUIRIES WITH A PHONE # ARE EASIER FOR ME !! A $200.00 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT BY PAYPAL IS DUE WITHIN 48 HOURS OF AUCTIONS END !!! BALANCE TO BE PAID IN CASH OR AGREED TO PAYMENT !!!!!