Listed on Facebook Marketplace, this 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Truck is available in Phoenix, Arizona!
As of the time of this post, it is still available – you can find current pricing and contact the seller at the ad on Facebook Marketplace. We also have an aggregated version in our marketplace that links directly to it. You can find that at the bottom of this page just below the pictures.
Summary
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Caddy pickup featuring a 1.9 TDI engine swap with a 5-speed transmission and a complete original GTI interior conversion including seats, headliner, door panels, and dashboard. This Arizona-titled, road-legal project has recently received extensive mechanical work including a valve cover gasket, oil service, fuel filter, wheel bearings, control arms, ball joints, transmission mounts, and exhaust piping. The truck runs, drives, and stops well, with solid suspension, lined bed, and good paint showing only minor imperfections. It needs finishing touches and some body work, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to complete a mostly finished diesel Caddy build.
Key Info:
- Year: 1981
- Location: Phoenix, AZ
- Engine: 1.9 TDI Motor Swap
- Transmission: 5-speed transmission
- Original Ad Source: Facebook Marketplace
- Asking Price: $7,500 (as of 8/9/26)
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Seller Write-up
1981 VW Rabbit Caddy with a 1.9 TDI motor swap and 5-speed transmission. Original GTI interior swap including headliner, door panels, and dashboard.
Needs finishing touches and minor body work. Restored Arizona title.
Features & Recent Mechanical Work:
• 1.9 TDI motor swap
• 5-speed transmission
• Original GTI interior swap
• Fresh valve cover gasket
• Fresh oil
• Fresh fuel filter
• New wheel bearings
• New control arms and ball joints
• New transmission mounts
• New exhaust piping
• Lined truck bed
Project truck that needs someone to take it across the finish line and enjoy. Motor and transmission are healthy, suspension is solid, and it runs, drives, and stops great. Good paint with some imperfections.
The hard stuff is done.
Trades welcome, but no projects.
Arizona title ready to transfer and road legal. No emissions required when registered as a classic.
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**Please note this VW Truck was originally listed for sale in August of 2026. Depending on when you are viewing this article it may have since been sold.**
Last Updated on August 10, 2026 by VW Truck For Sale
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