Vehicle Details

• Year: 1978
• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Rabbit
• VIN: 1783070564
• Mileage Shown: 49,698km (TMU)
• Transmission: Manual
• Title Status: Clean
• Color: Silver
• Seller Type: Private Party
• Location: Burbank, CA 91505
• Lot #: V-0051691

Marketed as the Rabbit in North America, the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and features a water-cooled front-mounted engine sending power to the front wheels. This two-door 1978 hatchback version is a Canadian-market car that was originally sold by Kessler Motors in Surrey, British Columbia. It comes equipped with a 1.5-liter inline-four engine paired with a 4-speed manual transaxle and is finished in silver over red vinyl and plaid cloth upholstery. The car has been customized with Bosch fog lights, 15” Corrado steel wheels, a rear spoiler, adjustable H&R coilovers, a Neuspeed front strut tower brace, Wilwood front brakes, a modified exhaust, and a Neuspeed throttle body. Imported from Canada to the U.S. in 2024, this classic VW Rabbit is now being offered for auction out of California.

This Rabbit has been refinished in its original shade of silver and customized with yellow-lens Bosch fog lights, a rear spoiler, and 15” steel wheels from a Volkswagen Corrado. The car rides on Nexen radial tires and is equipped with dual side mirrors, a fender-mounted antenna, chrome bumpers, body side moldings, a single exhaust outlet, and an external locking fuel cap. The seller reports that recent refurbishment includes new rocker trim clips, brake light bulbs, spoiler hardware, and wiper blades. Some corrosion is noted around the windshield and the inner front fenders. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.

The cabin features red vinyl upholstery with matching carpets and plaid cloth seat centers. The black dashboard houses a 180 km/h speedometer, heater controls, and an Alpine cassette stereo with an equalizer and two-way Alpine speakers. Other accessories include a brown two-spoke steering wheel, manual roll-up windows, three-point front seatbelts, rear lap belts, and a wooden gear knob with a Rabbit insignia. The seller notes the fuel level gauge is inoperable. 

This VW is powered by a 1.5-liter inline-four engine paired with a 4-speed manual transaxle that drives the front wheels. The engine has been fitted with an upgraded Neuspeed throttle body and a modified non-catalyst exhaust with a MagnaFlow muffler. It was serviced in August 2024 with an oil change, new timing and alternator belts, and idle and valve adjustments. The suspension has been modified with adjustable H&R front coilovers and a Neuspeed front strut tower brace. The braking system has also been upgraded with Wilwood front calipers and cross-drilled rotors.

This sale will include an owner’s manual and a clean Montana title.

The seller would like you to know:  "Thank you for viewing my Mk1 Rabbit, I’m really excited for everyone to enjoy this retro girl. The car has a great look, it makes lot’s of people smile when they see it. This car is in remarkable shape for its age and miles, it’s a very original-looking Canadian spec car. She starts easily, drives smoothly, and is fun all the time. We have done a lot of work to get this car to where she is now, she is ready for a fun fly and drive home, and she is turn-key! If you have any questions or need any more pictures, just ask."

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Seller: MC-Leather 

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