Vehicle Description
Outstanding custom VW Rabbit Cabriolet with performance GTI engine,
close-ratio 5-speed, upgraded 4-wheel disc brakes, custom 1300-watt
audio system, 16 Borbet wheels, Bilstein & Neuspeed performance
components! Same owner for the past 27 years! Volkswagen Rabbit
Cabriolet Background Following the successful run of the Volkswagen
Beetle which came fitted with the air-cooled, rear-mounted 4
cylinder engine, a totally new platform consisting of a front,
transverse-mounted, water cooled 4 cylinder would take over. It
would be known as the Golf MkI and debuted in 1974. Its success was
very well received, and has led to a cult following today. The
convertible, or Rabbit Cabriolet in the United States, was
introduced in 1980 and remained available through 1985 before
simply becoming the Cabriolet through 1993. All convertibles were
built by the Karmann factory, vehicle producers of marques such as
the Porsche, BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Land Rover, which makes
them rather unique today. Volkswagen Rabbit Cabriolet Info We are
excited to offer this first year offered 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit
Cabriolet finished in Tornado Red over Black cloth/vinyl interior.
It has been fully customized by the current owner of 27 years, and
shown exclusively since completion in 1993! Starting with a worthy
Cabriolet, it was completely stripped to its foundation to take
care of any rust prior to receiving virtually all new components
throughout! The base coat/clear coat finish remains very
presentable, as does the exceptionally well executed interior!
Features under the hood include an upgraded 1983 GTI 1.8L SOHC
engine professionally overhauled with Neuspeed camshaft, ported &
polished head, new valves, forged pistons, Audi fuel injectors,
Neuspeed throttle body, auxiliary Neuspeed oil cooler, larger
5-quart finned aluminum oil pan with windage tray, stainless steel
braided fuel lines, chromed alternator, exhaust header with Ansa
exhaust, and a NOS 50 horsepower shot injection system (currently
inactive). This all mates to a GTI close-ratio 5-speed manual
transmission with Neuspeed short-throw shift kit for a dynamic
driving experience once out on the road! Underneath, the suspension
has been enhanced using a Neuspeed strut bar brace, Neuspeed front
& rear anti-sway bars, Bilstein shocks, Neuspeed adjustable control
arm stabilizer, and four wheel disc brakes using Brembo calibers
and cross-drilled rotors up front! It literally handles like its on
rails and can stop on a dime! Show enhancements are found
everywhere! From the 1300-watt custom audio system featuring
Pioneer head unit & 12-disc changer, Kenwood amplifiers, JBL
speakers, and twin 12 JL Audio subwoofer enclosure hidden in the
rear, to the more subtle touches like chromed brake calipers, Hella
third brake light, 16 Borbet alloy wheels, Hella headlamps, Zender
ground effects body kit, carpeted floor mats, Golf shift knob, and
so much more! The entire package has been rewarded many times at
both Volkswagen shows and custom car shows for many years! Even
today, it continues to draw the attention of onlookers because of
the tasteful modifications still fitting even after 25 years! It
has been driven approximately 9-10k miles since completion. We
welcome questions or inspections! It is an incredible value for the
money!
