1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Lx Standard Cab Pickup 2-door 1.6l on 2040-cars
Amarillo, Texas, United States
Body Type:Standard Cab Pickup
Engine:1.6L 1588CC 97Cu. In. l4 DIESEL SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Used
Year: 1981
Interior Color: Blue
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Rabbit
Trim: LX Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
Drive Type: FWD
Mileage: 259,000
Sub Model: LX
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Gold
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:
The Trouble:
I have a few Youtube videos that I can send if requested showing the car starting up and driving. |
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