1981 VW Rabbit Truck Caddy MK1, Title on hand

1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Additional Info:

1.6L diesel 1600cc diesel engine.My son purchased this vehicle about a year and a half ago.At that time, it was fully operational, and he used it as a daily driver.Shortly after purchase however, he bumped into a tree (thought the car was in reverse, he accidentally lurched it forward).Damage seemed minor at first but then he noticed the hood wouldn’t close properly.Upon further investigation, he could see that the complete front panel piece was buckled in.Hoping to save himself some money, he removed the front panel and also had to remove the two front fender pieces.This required cutting the welds and then prying the pieces off.

He then discovered that the replacement square headlight front panel was near to impossible to find.He eventually did however locate one several miles away (in Pahrump, NV) and it is included in this listing.You will need to locate your own front fenders. Body is rust-free.

We now unfortunately don’t have the time, tools, or experience to put it all back together.For someone that does body work, this vehicle is a diamond in the rough. We are heart-broken to have to part with it.

It’s been sitting in the carport for about 9 months.As I mentioned, the front panel piece is included as is a replacement hood, grill, and door panel pieces.We will also include any miscellaneous hinges and latches and other small hardware pieces we still have on hand. All 4 tires are in good condition. And while it’s currently registered as a non-op, before the front body pieces were removed, it was 100% drivable. And note, if you live in California, this vehicle is pre-smog too!

This Caddy is a custom alien green color with exhaust pipes fitted into the truck bed (pipes came off of a Harley Davidson motorcycle).Interior headliner is a faux alligator skin with lime green accent lights in the roof. Odometer is at about 201k.The only significant mechanical work we’ve had done was to take it to a local shop to have the timing belt replaced.Please let us know if you have any additional questions.We’d like to sell it as a whole and will consider all reasonable offers.Pick up only (vehicle located in Santa Ynez, CA). Will need a flatbed trailer. No shipping or delivery will be available. All reasonable offers considered.