1981 1.9L Manual in Byers, CO

Last Updated: 9/3/2025 | Ad Source: Craigslist

Asking Price: $4,800

 

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1981 VW Rabbit Pickup with 1.9L Turbo-Diesel Engine from 1994 VW Jetta.
VIN – 1V1KG017XBV071067

Recent maintenance performed within the last year

-New Battery
-New Step bumper
-New Headlights
-New Headlight Switch
-New Turn Signal Switch
-New Wiper Switch
-New Windshield Washer Tank with Pump.
-New Wiper blades
-New Tail lights (not installed, still in box)
-New Seat glides
-New Throttle Cable
-Used Throttle Cable Bracket
-New Vacuum Pump
-New Shift linkages at transmission
-New Shift bushings at gear shift
-New Lower Radiator Hose and Coolant
-New Temperature Sensor
-New Glow Plug Relay
-New engine Wiring
-New Cigarette Lighter
-New Seat Cushions
-New Window Crank handles (cleaned and lubricated window regulators)

Some work still needed

-Install new headliner
-Install used ashtray
-Install new tail lights
-Fix clock
-Connect center console gauges
-Patch small rust holes around left fender and door.

Includes

-Two sets of Keys
-Topper
-Bentley Shop manual
-Replacement headliner
-Spare mag wheels
-Box of extra new & used parts

Starts easily, runs strong, does not smoke and drives well for what it is. (A basic 1981 VW with manual, rack & pinion steering and power brakes.

A little bit of history:

I originally bought this vehicle about a year ago to tow behind a motorhome and I put a lot work and money into it to fix it up but, now; the motor home is being sold so I no longer have a need for this pickup which is an excellent asset for a full restoration or just a good runner diesel vehicle which is the ultimate in reliability with a mechanical fuel system, manual transmission and no fancy electronic controls. Is a perfect candidate for bio-diesel fuels.

This is a very rare collector’s vehicle in very good condition for its age that originally had a MSRP of only $6,580 brand new (forty years ago) therefore; online pricing guidelines (such as NADA) are irrelevant.

Especially so since those guides do not include the upgrade to go from a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine to a newer 1.9L turbo charged engine. To determine what the actual value might be then; refer to valuation systems for collector’s, vintage and antique vehicles. Such as those listed at the classic car deals web site including stock #AMS23240

As near as I can tell; the only new ‘small’ diesel pickup available is the Dodge Ram ½ ton “EcoDiesel” pickup with a MSRP of $38,585.00

Asking: $4,800.00 Cash for this Vintage, “no frills” Collector’s item sold AS-IS.

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Last Updated on September 3, 2025 by TruckAds