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1980 Diesel Rabbit/caddy Lx Pickup With Shell No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1980 Mileage:120000
Location:

Dixon, Missouri, United States

Dixon, Missouri, United States
Advertising:
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.5 L Diesel
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
Year
: 1980
Mileage: 120,000
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Rabbit
Options: Sunroof
Trim: LX
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: manual

1980 Diesel 1.5 L Rabbit/Caddy Pick up. No reserve auction. Highest bidder gets it.

these are the legendary early 45 to 50 mpg Diesels that VW produced

This pick up runs good, is the LX version, was set up for AC (compressor/dryer, most hoses intack) but the Condensor is missing and the return hose. Also, has none of the rust issues associated with these models. Towers are solid. Car tracks true, with really good tires and spare, stops true, and the e brake works great. 4 speed. Goes thru all the gears clean, and for a 1.5 winds up pretty quick.

Don't expect to race, she's built for mileage not speed.

 Has the LX silver/gray color with the red interior. All of it looks original. Paint is chipped an dinged here and there. I can't find any evidence that the car has ever been hit. Bed is ok, some lumps here and there, nothing major, and tail gate is a bit loose, but closes fine and is ok for a driver.

All the lights, turn signals etc. work.

I have changed the oil, fuel, air filters. Changed the oil and the gear oil in the gearbox. Put a new belt on it, and timing plug, along with new battery cables. Couple of things that don't looks stock to me is a solenoid powering the glow plugs, and an in line fuel pump. (Makes bleeding easy tho) and the previous owner who had several said he puts in line fuel pumps in all of his cars.

I also bought a new timing belt, tensioner, set of front seals, water pump and gasket along with a valve cover gasket. They're all new and still in the box. I read the manual (included with sale) that it was wise to change the timing belt, and if you changed the belt, the tensioner, front seals and water pump as they're all behind the belt anyway. (these are new in the box and are also included in the sale). The original timing belt looks good, water pump runs cool and doesn't leak, and none of the seals leak, I was just going to reset the clock.

Anyway, it's a good solid example of this car, not fast, but, solid, dependable and the mpg is legendary.

Clear title in my name. Car is sold "As is, Where is"


On Oct-19-13 at 04:24:17 PDT, seller added the following information:

I forgot. the dash is vinyl and cracking, thus the dash mat. Rest of the interior is original and in really good shape for a 30 plus your vehicle.

Misc. odds and ends go with car. Comes with a spare transmission, dash, manual, clutch cable.

Car is located in Dixon, Missouri. 65459

Shippers are a dime a dozen. Google car shipping, and you will get a ton of brokers, but shipping is the responsibility of the new owners. I have plenty of room and can hold it for an agreed amt. of time after payment in full.

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