1981 Volkswagen Pickup / Caddy 1900 Tubro Diesel

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  • Location: North Webster, Indiana, United States
  • Make: Volkswagen
  • Model: Rabbit
  • SubModel: pickup
  • Type: Standard Cab Pickup
  • Year: 1981
  • Mileage: 192,900
  • VIN: 1V1KB0179BV056932
  • Color: Burgundy
  • Engine size: 1900cc tubro diesel
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: FWD
  • Interior color: saddle
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Description

  • 2012 restoration ( less paint that was done in 2008 & still in good condition) ** Rust free 1983 Calif. cabriolet was used as a doner car *** all rust was removed & replaced with doner car parts - then rust proofed inside & outside ( shock tower, floorpan, subframe to back of doors) *** cabriolet frame & floorpan are 50% stronger than orignal caddy's **
  • New tie rod ends
  • New CV joints
  • New A-frame bushings
  • New headliner
  • New carpet
  • custom rear bumper w/ trailer hitch
  • White vinyl flame design can easily be removed (if wanted)


  • 2016-17 Installed 1997 Passat AAZ tubro diesel motor & 5 speed transmission
  • New techtune exhaust header
  • Fuel tank
  • Fuel pump
  • 14" Passat wheels w/ new tires
  • New oil pressure - water temp. - tubro boost gauges
  • New block heater
  • 100k tune up (timing belt, fuel injectors, glow plugs, injector pump pro cleaned & adjusted, air & fuel filters)
  • Custom intake with K&N cone filter
  • Very reliable & good condition **but not show car
  • 50 MPG & faster then gasoline model