1981 Vw Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Caddy Diesel Lx 1.6 Litre 5 Speed on 2040-cars
Calhan, Colorado, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Make: Volkswagen
Drive Type: fwd
Model: Rabbit
Mileage: 200,000
Trim: LX
This is a pretty clean 1981 VW Caddy.
The engine and transmission were upgraded to a low mileage 1.6 litre and 5 speed, it starts and runs great, has ver good power and will do 70-75 mph even at 6000 feet above sea level.
The 5 speed shifts smooth and the clutch works good.
The steering is tight, doesn't pull or wander, the shocks and struts are good.
The body is straight and rust free but for some minor surface rust which amounts to no more than orange stains from rock chips, but no rust through, rot or scale.
Dull original paint, no filler.
Good glass.
The only things that do not work are the horn and the radio, you can hear them trying to work.
The interior is ok, the dash has small cracks and the head liner is missing. The sunroof must have leaked because it is glued shut.
The tires drive smooth but don't have much life left.
The tailgate works.
The brakes work good with no noise and good pedal.
The glow plug system works correctly and it is easy to start even when it is cold weather.
Fly in and drive home!
Call Sean at 719-331-1371
On Apr-28-13 at 18:50:05 PDT, seller added the following information:
I have decided to revise my assessment of the interior to "very dirty"
The emergency brake works.
Clear Colorado title.
The last picture is the oil it leaves on the driveway overnight.
I am driving this truck daily and it is reliable.
NO AC.
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