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1983 Vw Rabbit, White, Convertible. Not Running on 2040-cars

US $2,800.00
Year:1983 Mileage:0 Color: is in great shape
Location:

Port Saint Joe, Florida, United States

Port Saint Joe, Florida, United States
Advertising:

 I am selling my 1983 Rabbit.  I bought this car from a lady who told me  she and her husband bought it and had it totally redone on the inside (true, it has marine grade WHITE vinyl interior which is in exceptional condition).  She also told me that they had their mechanic in Georgia put an engine in it, and that it has a 4 speed transmission, not a 5 speed transmission (even though the stick shift has 5 speeds, it really only is a 4 speed).  Her husband passed away and she let it sit in her garage until she sold it to me.  ,I drove this car for a year on the beach, it was great and I loved it, then one day I was driving down the road and it just died, I pulled over to the side of the road, and it had to be towed from there.  It has been sitting ever since.  It is such a shame, because it is a cool car that turned heads every where I went.  I had several offers to buy it at gas stations, fast food joints, etc., but at the time was unwilling to sell.  Now she is dead, and needs a VW enthusiast to take over ownership to restore her to her former glory.  This car has NO air, NO power steering, but it has a NEW convertible top and new interior, plus a lot of white sand from the Gulf of Mexico :)

Exterior is in great shape, there is one bumper cover missing, it has an aftermarket gas cap, it has minimal MINIMAL rust a little around the wheels in the rear, but the body is quite solid.

This would be an excellent first car for someone, cause let's face it, it just doesn't go that fast.  Maybe you would like to attend some car shows, with the proper attention it could even bring you home a ribbon or two.  Or maybe you live at the beach and would like to have your own "beach buggy"  the options are limitless.  I want someone who will have as much fun with it as I did.  It is eligible for antique plates in most states as it is 30+  "An oldie but a goodie" 

THIS CAR DOES NOT RUN.  It would have to be trailered.

I am offering the little Rabbit with NO warranties expressed nor implied, if you want that you had better go buy a brand new one. Otherwise this  30+ year old VW is sold as-is where is.

I invite and encourage any and all questions that you may have, please feel free to ask.  Lana 573-819-0132  I may not know the answer, but will do my best.  I would prefer that you inspect the car prior to bidding, but I can send more pictures per request.

The car can be stored here outside for 30 days or so but must be paid for in full with-in 7 days of auction end, if it is not then I will assume you no longer have interest in the car and will re-sell it. You will not receive your deposit back. I will require an immediate deposit of $500 via paypal, with the balance in cash/cashier's check at time of pick up.

So with all that said good luck and happy bidding !


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