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1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible Base Convertible (not Running) on 2040-cars

Year:1981 Mileage:193000
Location:

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible - 193,000 miles on body and approximately 80,000 miles on rebuilt engine (not running).

The STORY: Rabbit was found stored in a barn in Ohio for many years, sold at auction in 2012. Purchaser replaced the engine and had the car repainted the original copper/orange color in 2012. We purchased the car in the fall of 2013 as a light daily driver for $2,400.

The GOOD: New paint (original color), new tires, new brakes, new shocks/struts, new tie-rods. (Approximately $1100 of work was done by Dale's Karr Parts). Car is free of any surface rust, and the underbody has zero rust holes and minimal surface oxidation. This is a very solid car that would be a great starting point for someone looking for a restoration project.

The OK: Convertible top is mechanically sound, but insulation and headliner layers have been removed (previous owner stated that the insulation had deteriorated as the car was stored for many years)

The ORIGINAL: Interior, dash, carpet and all upholstery are original. Driver's seat shows wear/cracking and some deterioration to internal foam, but all other seats are in great condition. Windowsill padding on drivers door is worn in one spot through to metal undersurface.

The UNFORTUNATE: The car stopped running on I-71 a few weeks ago and is not running currently.

We have decided that this daily driver has turned into a project which we do not have room to keep, nor the expertise to begin a restoration.

This would be a great car for someone looking for an engine/transmission restoration project as it would require fairly minimal body work for a light restoration.

Feel free to email if you would like additional information or to view the vehicle.

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