by In the USA, a Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX from 1981 has appeared at an auction. It has been registered in Oregon since 1992. The current owner purchased the pickup in 2019 from the previous long-term owner. At the time of publication, the highest bid is $500. This is reported by Bring a Trailer.
The car is equipped with a 1.6-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine with fuel injection and a 4-speed manual transmission with front-wheel drive. The body is painted in Cashmere White, and the interior is trimmed with light brown vinyl.
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX: Body Condition and Mechanics
The pickup has a sliding rear window, dual side mirrors, decorative stripes, and 14-inch five-spoke Eagle wheels with 185/60 tires. The front brakes are disc brakes with a booster, and the rear ones are drum brakes.
Under the current owner, the shock absorbers, struts, and their mounts were replaced in 2023, as well as the rear wheel bearings and gear shift mechanism bushings in 2025. The cargo compartment has been repainted in a silver color, and the left front corner of the body has been repaired.
1981 Volkswagen Pickup: Mileage and Features
The odometer shows 123 thousand miles, which is equivalent to approximately 198 thousand km. About 4.8 thousand km of this mileage has been added in recent years. The interior features a Kenwood cassette player, a heater, and manual window regulators.
It is noted that the right taillight has a crack, and there are minor dents and signs of wear on the body. According to the Carfax report, the car has no registered accidents or serious damage.
