The Rabbit Pickup was developed by Volkswagen as part of a line of “leisure activity vehicles” known as the VW Caddy in Europe. It was based on the Golf Mk1 and first released in 1979. VW of America wanted… more»
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Sep 28, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Low-Mile Diesel: 1981 VW Rabbit Pickup
This 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit pickup is likely one of the nicest ones left, and it’s been in the same family ownership since new. The seller’s father took the Rabbit off the road in 1991 and put it up on… more»
May 14, 2019 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Clean Caddy: 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup
I keep coming back to potentially needing a MK1 or MK2 Volkswagen in my life. Really, I need to own something powered by the DOHC 16V engine that lived under the hood of Sciroccos and GTIs, but the diesel-powered… more»
Jan 16, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Light Duty Survivor: 1981 VW Rabbit Pickup
This 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit pickup, affectionately known by enthusiasts as a “Caddy,” wears some period modifications that make it slightly slicker than the old farm hands we typically see for sale. The seller says this one is a diesel,… more»
Nov 19, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Final Year Caddy: 1983 VW Rabbit Pickup
This clean 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup is a nicely preserved final-year model that has some tasteful OEM upgrades. Known as the Caddy overseas, these little workhorses were built to give pickup shoppers a fuel sipping option in an era… more»
Apr 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 37 Comments
The Pickups VW Should Remake: 1981 VW Rabbit Pickup
Much was written this week about Volkswagen’s possible return to the American truck market with the New York auto show premiere of the Atlas Tanoak. Built on the Atlas SUV chassis, this highly advanced concept uses a version of… more»
Feb 14, 2018 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Sportruck Stripes: 1980 VW Rabbit Pickup
How cool: an original VW Rabbit pickup “Sportruck”! These were a special edition package meant to give the homely VW pickup some added attitude; think of it as a MK1 GTI with a pickup bed. This example appears to… more»
Jul 3, 2016 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Diesel Power : 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX
This 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX is a diesel and it’s in Wilmington, California. It’s listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $3,000 and there are five days left on the auction. This is a one… more»
