1981 Volkswagen - Rabbit

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1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Diesel, finished in Sandstone Metallic with a Mid Blue interior. This Rabbit features the desirable 4-speed manual transmission. Partial list of notable equipment includes Chrome bumpers, leather upholstery, blue interior trim, front bucket seats, manual windows, side mirrors, and door locks, and air conditioning.Modifications reported by the seller include 14-inch MK1 Volkswagen GTI wheels, JOM coilover front suspension, a Caddy Pan KING PIN rear axle flip kit, EMPI rear shocks, and a LEER bed topper.Unquestionably one of the most significant cars in Volkswagen's history, the original Golf arrived in America as the Rabbit for 1976 to replace the Beetle. Early models were imported from Germany though later cars were built in Pennsylvania, and sales in the United States ended in 1984, though the convertible variant remained in the Volkswagen range for another decade.Volkswagen released the Rabbit Pickup for 1979 to compete against small Japanese pickups like the Chevrolet LUV. As its name implied, the model was closely related to the Rabbit hatchback under the sheet metal and fuel economy was highlighted as one of its main selling points. Production for the United States ended in 1984, but the Rabbit Pickup lived on abroad (where it was sometimes called Caddy) until the 2000s. As of 2022, it remains the first, last, and only mass-produced Golf-based pickup.Power comes from a 1.6-liter diesel inline-4, rated at approximately 52 horsepower and 71 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the front wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission.

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