1981 Vollkswagen Rabbit Pickup "caddy" on 2040-cars
Franklin, New Hampshire, United States
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Diesel
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Rabbit
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Regular Cab
Trim: Pickup
Drive Type: Front
Mileage: 162,388
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4
For sale! '81 Rabbit Pickup / Caddy 1.5L diesel. Previous owner (PO) said it was originally used by Canadian military. While I take that with a grain of salt, this is definitely a unique way to set up one of these. The bumpers, bed rails, and paint are all from before he or I got our hands on it.
My goal was to get it running, do some light restoration, & drive it. Sadly, that isn't an option anymore, as my daily (MKIV 24v GTI) needs some transmission love, and this truck aims to provide the needed funds. It could be worth someone else's time to give it the love it needs, or part it out - I'm working 2 jobs, & 50+ hours a week, so I don't have the time to do either. Includes a manual!
The good:
-It's an '81 diesel Caddy!
-New clutch, throw out bearing, & pressure plate
-It runs / ran (has sat for ~8 months, will attempt to start it when I get some free time to tinker with it)
-Axles rebuilt, all boots 100% new
-new tie rod ends & steering rack boots
-new shift bushings
-new (NOT used) tail lights
The "take it or leave it":
-interior needs love. or not.
-paint is not great, but, not terrible
-The wooden siderails on the bed have been taken off, will go with the truck
-Lift is on ~3" spacers / MK2 or MK3 shocks / springs (F), and an extra leaf spring (R).
-Tire size off by enough to mean +14.8% speed (50mph actual = 57.4mph displayed). Odometer will be off by ~148 miles / 1000.
-it has a stack
-No title (I believe NH doesn't require one for 10+ year old vehicles)
The bad:
-Needs some metalwork in typical places (rust! See pics.)
-few simple mechanical things.
VIN: 1V1LG0177BV052447
Region: North America [ 1 ]
Manufacturer: Volkswagen [ V ]
Car Type: Pickup/Truck [ 1 ]
Body Style: undefined [ L ]
Engine: Lowest power, Diesel [ G ]
Restraint: Active (manual seatbelts) [ 0 ]
Model: Golf Mk 1, including cabriolet [ 17 ]
Year: 1981 [ B ]
Assembly Plant: Palmela, Portugal (Westmoreland, PA, USA before 1988)[ V ]
Serial #: 052447
Research shows the '81 North American Caddy as a 1.5 liter diesel with 48hp@5000rpm & 56.5ft-lb@3000rpm. If the model is, as stated by the PO, a Canadian model, it *could* be a 1.6 liter diesel. Further investigation for a specific engine code will have to be done to determine authenticity of the 1.6 liter claim. Code should be CK for 1.5D, CR for 1.6D, CY for 1.6TD.
Trans code: FF
Asking $2200, but VERY willing to negotiate. Bring a trailer or a way to tow it.
I accept cash, bank checks, money orders, cashier's checks, or Paypal ONLY. NO personal checks. This is also listed locally.
Located in: Franklin, NH
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