1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Base
Price
$36,500
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| Engine | 1.6L L4 |
| Transmission | |
| Drive | FWD |
| VIN | 1V1LG0174BV090234 |
| Mileage | 17,010 |
| Exterior | White |
| Interior | Red |
| Stock NO | S095 |
| Fuel economy |
Comments
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX Diesel – Vintage Utility with Rare Mileage
Overview
This exceptionally original 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX Diesel is a standout example was until recently part of the personal collection of Bill Miller from Carlisle Productions. Showing just 17,000 miles on the odometer. You can see him refer to this as the "nicest rabbit in the world" in a video here.
Engine & Transmission: 1.6‑liter diesel inline‑four rated at 52 hp and 71 lb‑ft, paired with a five-speed manual transaxle
Exterior: Crisp white exterior with chrome wheel arch trim, bumpers, LX lettering, dual side mirrors, quarter‑vent windows, and a Slimline tonneau cover over the six-foot bed
Wheels & Tires: 13″ steel wheels with chrome VW‑script hubcaps, recently refitted with 175/70 Hankook tires
Interior: Red vinyl bucket seats and matching trim panels, AM/FM stereo, air conditioning, manual crank windows, and Rabbit-branded floor mats
Instrumentation: Two-spoke steering wheel with 85 mph speedometer, clock, and inset gauges for fuel and temperature; odometer reflects minimal mileage added by seller
Condition & Documentation
This truck benefits from recent servicing including an oil change, and holds a clean Carfax with no reported accidents. It includes all factory badges, a rust‑free bed and exterior and pesents as a low‑mileage, well‑preserved example of a rare US‑market Rabbit Diesel pickup
Historical Significance
The Rabbit Pickup (a North American variant of the Golf Mk1-based Caddy) was built at Volkswagen’s Westmoreland, Pennsylvania plant from 1979 to 1984. Its diesel variant and five‑speed gearbox offered superior fuel economy, making it a rare find today
Why It Stands Out
Only 17k miles, with consistent, documented minimal usage
Desirable LX trim and factory diesel variant with five-speed manual
Authentic period looks including original chrome trim and vinyl interior
This Rabbit Pickup is perfect for collectors, vintage utility fans, or anyone looking to own a unique piece of VW heritage.
Features
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