1976 Custom Bagged Vw Rabbit Swallowtail Full Euro V5 Swap Only In The World on 2040-cars
Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, United States
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I have an addiction to locating and building classic custom cars and trucks and it always seems I have about 30 potential project cars in mind at a time... but space and money aren't there unfortunately.. I'd like to start the process of sourcing my next big project so I must make room. This car was found on top of a 20 foot high scrap pile and was destined to be crushed and was saved, mechanically and structurally restored, then customized with air suspension, a V5 engine swap, and much more. You COULD NEVER build this car for this price if you factor in the labor, parts, and even to find some of the rare items added to the car. The price listed is for the car as it sits but WITH STOCK WHEELS, THE PORSCHE WHEELS PICTURED ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE SEPARATELY.
For anyone that is unfamiliar with the history of this car. The FULL build thread from start to finish can be seen here: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...n-blue-swallow. PLEASE SEE ALL DETAIL PHOTOS IN BUILD THREAD! Here's a quick rundown of everything done I've done to it. I'll keep adding to the list as I think of things.. I forget half the work I put into these cars and it takes me driving them and thinking about it to remember. 1976 Ocean Bleu Swallowtail 4 door. Rare One year only color car saved from a scrap pile Hi option model with kneebar, all chrome exterior trim and passive restraint belts Original Paint with some minor rust in exterior panels only (this is only visual stuff that isn't structural) Mechanical : Worlds only running AND driving V5 Mk1 and the only 20V V5 engine in the US (at least in a car) -This is the more rare, later 20V V5 that made 170HP in stock form, not to be confused with the 150-ish hp 10V earlier version. This engine is very similar to a 24V VR6 as far as looks and ECU and even down to some interchangeable parts -Car is Running the OEM Mk4 V5 wiring/ fuel injection with a custom sport tune by C2 Motorsports that deletes the throttle delay, ups fueling in WOT situations and slightly more aggressive timing curves. -Mk4 OEM Drive By Wire Throttle integrated into the OEM pedal cluster -VR6 Transmission rebuilt with a shorter 4 cylinder R&P which gives great stoplight to stoplight power. -Clutch Cable Conversion using a mix of OEM parts and a custom cable mount on the transmission -BFI motor mounts in modified Eurowise VR6 engine mounts with a delrin rear trans mount and Eurowise axles -A/C, P/S, SAI, and all emissions stuff deleted -custom V5 header made from an OEM V5 manifold to a custom straight through 2.25 exhaust system with a borla SS muffler. -custom 3" core aluminum dual pass radiator with electric fan and an externally adjustable fan switch. -Custom aluminum intake tube with flipped C2 Motorsports aluminum MAF tube running into an OEM Mk1 Turbo Diesel intake box with K&N filter with drilled airbox -Original 1976 swallowtail diagnostic box has been converted to allow you to plug a flying lead in and scan the vehicle with VAG-COM or a traditional scan tool to read codes, set readiness, etc. -All new fuel lines, fuel tank, fuel pump, etc -new V5 specific parts: intake manifold and valve cover gaskets, crack pipe, thermo housing, water pump, exhaust manifold gasket, etc. Exterior/Body -All original clear glass with NEW front windshield seal, and new chrome trim all around. -New thin chrome side trim -OEM Australian "Euro" small chrome bumpers -OEM early Post Golf Taillights (no clear reverse lens) -Chrome OEM Wiper arms -OEM front small duckbill -NEW full Klokkerholm floor pans and support rails welded in -Passenger frame rail notched and blended for OEM appearance to allow clearance for the axle when dropping the car down -Early Chrome trim US spec Sidemarkers on all 4 corners Suspension/Brakes -ALL NEW Copper/Nickel Brake lines (will outlast the life of the car) -new master cylinder -Converted to 9.4 vented GTI front brakes -new rear drums, shows, wheel cylinders and flex lines -new control arms with poly bushings -new rear beam bushings -new wheel bearings on all 4 corners -new ball joints and tie rods and tie rod boots (converted to later 19mm ball joints) -custom front and rear airlift air struts that allow car to go as high as stock ride height and as low as laying the oilpan on the ground. -paddle valve air setup with controls in kneebar -new Viaiar Compresor and 3 gallon tank hidden in spare tire well -Air hose attachment for filling tires and running air tools attached to tank Interior -Rare Orange-Brown Interior with very nice diagonal stripe swallowtail door cards -Really nice original interior I sourced 2.5 full interiors to make this one nice one -NEW stockinteriors.com carpet in matching orange/brown color -golf ball shift knob -early eurospec super base model bakelite style swallowtail steering wheel (hard plastic real thin grip) -very nice (dare i say mint?) headliner -NOS rare base model swallowtail rear hatch prop rod (non hydraulic) -dash has some minor cracking but is in decent shape for its age -OEM silver gauge bezel with original (WORKING!) radio and dash speaker, speedo, clock, etc. -Floor pans have been undercoated, seam sealed, and thermocoustic sound deadener pads put down under the carpet. -Heat and blower motor still work mint in the car! Negatives/Things to mention -The car was stored a good part of its life indoors when abandoned.. but it does have some rust in panels around the car. I have fixed ALL structural rust on the car. Overall it is really solid since it was a car that was treated with a Rusty Jones type treatment for some of its life. This car is perfect to drive as-is and enjoy or a great candidate for a tear down and respray down the line, all of the hard work of heavy rust repair and fabrication is done, the repaint would just be repairing superficial rust in the edges of panels and some dent repair. -The drivers fender and A-Pillar have some small holes in them in the usual spot. I cleaned and rust proofed the windshield frame when I had the windshield to replace the seal a month ago the bottom of the drivers fender has a bit of rust. -The passenger fender at the bottom has rust where it bolts to the core support -Car is a true survivor and has dings and scrapes and minor dents around the car. View all pics in my build thread you can see every inch of it there. -rear window seal is original and cracked/split. It leaks into the trunk on heavy rains, but i keep it under a car cover most times or garage it so it's a non-issue, but it's a $50 part you can install at home. I can help install a new one if the buyer needed. -I'll be including a custom CNC'ed steel oil pan flange and an extra original cast aluminum V5 oil pan that I was going to copy and make a shortened, reinforced steel pan from. This would allow the car to go lower and would be stronger. This car is VERY SPECIAL to me and it hurts me to think of selling it but I have close to 10 classic cars and this one I've had a blast driving and enjoying. The sound of this engine is AMAZING and really makes this thing a sleeper. I'll start the pricing as it sits with all mods and rare parts but with STOCK WHEELS: $8000 OBO If you begin to add up the basics of this car.. you'll see that this price is definitely worth it.. figure a decent stock running/driving swallowtail with all the rare bits is worth 4-6K, the rare engine swap just to buy it and get it into the country would cost $2-4k The wheels/tires- $2k+, all of the rare parts and new replacement parts, etc- $2k.. you get the idea. I'll accept reasonable offers and I'll consider working with someone by removing certain parts to get the price where they need.. but I won't go crazy. |
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