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VW Rabbit MK1 - Great Condition, LOW miles - $3200 (Oshkosh)

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1981 Volkswagen Rabbit odometer: 82000 paint color : red size : compact type : sedan drive : fwd fuel : diesel transmission : manual title status : clean cylinders : 4 cylinders

For sale is my 1981 VW Rabbit (MK1) diesel. I've had this red 4-door hatch for just a little bit over a year in hopes of converting it over to veg oil, but school and other obligations have gotten in the way of that. The body has only a few minor flaws and the diesel engine has 82,000 miles original. I looked up the Car Fax on the vehicle before I bought it and it was registered to WI in 2005 from NJ with 59,000 miles.

There isn't much that this car needs. Last fall I had the head gasket redone, and replaced the water pump as well as a full set of new tires and a battery. There may be all of 5,000 miles on the tires. What does need to be done are all very minor jobs. RH mirror is cracked, but usable. The struts for the hatch could probably stand to be replaced as they don't always independently support the weight of the hatch. The interior needs only ceiling fabric. The car was repainted at some point before, as the red tone is one that was used on Beetles in the late 60's. It could probably use a good buff, and a small touch-up on the hood. VERY minor. There are only a few very small rust spots near where the trim anchors to the body. This car has a working moonroof (original), however it must have leaked. I bought the car basically as-is, and the moonroof was sealed shut with silicone. Inconvenient, but fixable. The engine leaks a little oil at the crankshaft seal as well. Fairly easily fixed.

Feel free to ask me questions about the car. I'll be happy to answer any questions I can. Email is preferred. Pics will be posted soon.

I'm only selling this car as I could use the money, and have recently realized that I do not have the time to spend on this car as I had hoped. I love this little car and would love to see it spend some time with a collector.
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