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1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Lx Standard Cab Pickup 2-door 1.6l on 2040-cars

Year:1981 Mileage:259000 Color: Gold /
 Blue
Location:

Amarillo, Texas, United States

Amarillo, Texas, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Standard Cab Pickup
Engine:1.6L 1588CC 97Cu. In. l4 DIESEL SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1V1LG0176BV036806
Year: 1981
Interior Color: Blue
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Rabbit
Trim: LX Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
Drive Type: FWD
Mileage: 259,000
Sub Model: LX
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Gold

Up for auction is a 1981 VW Diesel Rabbit Pickup.  I purchased the pickup in December and have driven it a little and made a few improvements.  The previous owner was a college professor who passed away, I purchased it from his wife and daughter.  The history is incomplete, but with the paperwork I received it says in part "it has 259,000 on the body but I am sure that the engine has been overhauled one or more times because it runs so well."   I do not have the time or interest in the Rabbit to give it what it needs.  You could buy this Rabbit and just enjoy the reliability and great fuel mileage or give it some cosmetic updates and have it up to it's original condition.  In my opinion this is the good and those areas that would need attention:  

The Good:
  • Great engine and fuel mileage
  • Will cruise comfortably at 70+mph
  • Rear camper that is watertight and has a rust-free and very few scratches in the bed
  • Driver's seat has no stains or rips
  • CD player radio
  • Comes with owner's manual and maintenance manual
  • Has new glow pugs and fuel filter- installed in February 2014
  • Battery new in July 2012
  • Great brakes
  • Only surface rust in a few areas
The Trouble:
  • Body has some damage with surface rust hood, passenger side door, and driver's side fender
  • Paint is in fair shape 
  • Radio works, but is not wired correctly.  When the car is turned off the radio will not keep presets
  • Speedometer is off by about 8 mph.  Not sure if it is the tire size or gear
  • Passenger seat has stain and two rips
  • Headliner needs to be replaced
  • Cracks in windshield
  • Cooling fan does not kick on.  The fan works when connected directly to battery, but the engine does not turn it on.  I have driven it on days over 90 without any overheating issuers
  • Missing body molding on passenger side door and front clip
I have a few Youtube videos that I can send if requested showing the car starting up and driving.  

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