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1981 Vw Rabbit Caddy Pickup Truck Diesel Volkswagen Caddy New 1.9l on 2040-cars

US $11,000.00
Year:1981 Mileage:144444
Location:

Kailua Kona, Hawaii, United States

Kailua Kona, Hawaii, United States
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Bought off Ebay a year and 1/2 ago for $7250 + 1500 in fees and shipping.  Seller said "like new" rebuilt top bottom side to side in and out.  Had shipped to Hawaii bottom end of engine had been blown.  Over the past year I have had put professionally a new out of a box  VW 1.9L diesel long block, clutch, hoses, door handles, wet okole seat covers, etc etc...totaling over the purchase price having around 16K in it.

The paint was pretty good upon arrival, I would say it was a rust free California truck, but being in Hawaii the past year and 1/2 the post on passanger side and a few other spots need attention.  The expense(2-3K) here in Hawai'i for a decent paint job in addition to going back to mainland for a bit has me entertaining the possibilities of letting her go.

Starts right up 1st time every time, gets over 50MPG and people just love the thing everywhere I go.  Just change the oil every so often and dirve this thing another 250K miles...I have spared no expense and addressed all issues profesionally.  I would suggest only the body I would like to see taken care of in the next year or 2.

I'm including shipping in the final bid on PASHA Hawaii....that's 1100 value anywhere on the west coast of the USA please look at their website to find ports and dates of travel.  Also would include inner island shipping, and local pickup fine as well.

Please Ebay message me your phone number if you would like to buy this incredible efficient antique vw truck.  I can take my time and answer any ?'s you have.

I have been putting pictures here for people: http://surfing.smugmug.com/Other/1981-VW-Rabbit-19-Diesel/38769851_StrbRD#!i=3205150890&k=fxbntN9 ive been doing my very worst try to capture the poorest pics to be as fair and honest as possible

have a look and request freely any other views, i'll be photoing the recipts and also shooting some more on a sunny day soon.

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