Asking Price: $3,500
Key Truck Features
- Model Year: 1981
- Odometer: See Below
- Engine: 1.6L 5 Speed
- Transmission: See Below
- Color: White
Contact Info
- City/Area: West Oakland
- State/Region: California
- Contact Name: Expired
- Phone: Expired
- Email: Expired
More Details & Pictures
1981 VOLKSWAGEN VW PICKUP
Same owner for the last 25 years.
Gently used and serviced by KARMAKANIX of Berkeley for the last 25 years, karmakanix(dot)com.
They know this vehicle well.
25 years of paperwork of everything worked and improved on it.
Solid 1.6 L workhorse engine.
Fires right up every time with the turn of a key.
Runs and drives well.
Great mileage 35-40 MPG.
Clean interior.
Seats are in excellent condition.
Dash is in excellent condition for this year.
Wolfsburg steering wheel.
Virtually rust free (a few spots of surface rust only)
Solid shock towers.
Alignment is true.
6’+ bed in good condition.
Clean Stockland brand vintage custom color matching fiberglass camper shell.
Includes front bumper end caps (not attached in photos)
These tow 1/2 Ton and are known workhorses.
Run regular Diesel, Renewable Diesel available through 76 or Propel or convert to biodiesel.
SMOG check exempt!
License plate is era specific California Blue Plate with yellow font.
CON
Drivers door could be repainted.
Missing some easily acquired bumper molding strips on sides (or remove existing ones for a cleaner look)
Could use a general cleaning.
Last Updated on September 3, 2025 by TruckAds
Hello I’m interested in checking this out in person some time, I’m in Oakland, email me to let me know a time I can check this out, I’m very interested in buying this.
Hey! Not sure if this is still available but im interested!
I like your truck.i got 1800
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