1981 Vw Rabbit Caddy Truck 1.6l Diesel on 2040-cars
Lake Isabella, California, United States
Up for No Reserve auction is a '81 VW Rabbit "Caddy" pickup for restoration or parts. The truck was last tagged in CA Jul 2000. It hadn't run since until, last week. I was able to get it running but it ran poorly and smoked. It has 2 tires that go flat, a couple of rust pin holes on left front fender, surface rust on cab top and hood. One turn signal up front is damaged / missing. Left taillight damage. Body is pretty straight and appears to be original paint. Interior, seats are in usable shape, headliner is there but sagging. Dash is fare but covered. Radio missing knobs and loose.
I have one ignition key. The door key is lost. The truck has the rare and desirable 5 speed transmission and rear camper cap. I bought this little truck because of fond memories of one I had 10 yrs. ago. It had only a 4 speed transmission and limited 70 ish mph top speed while getting 50+ mpg. I figure this one with the 5 speed should do even better. If I were a bit younger I would rebuild this one and relive those memories and with todays economy be way ahead on fuel mileage. Title is clear but misplaced at present. If not found by auction end an application for duplicate title and transfer will be signed and provided. The truck is for sale locally and is to be sold As-is, where is. |
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