1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Hatchback Red GTI SPORT

Vehicle Description

This 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit is a restomod with updates to the exterior, interior and drivetrain. The owner has had it for 10+ years. The vehicle is drivable and is mainly used for weekend drives / shows

Vehicle Details

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THIS... is a 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI, finished in Brandywine Metallic with a Caramel interior.

This Volkswagen features a 5-speed manual transmission.

The attached Carfax history report contains some gaps, though it lists no accidents during the given time period.

A partial list of notable equipment reported by the seller includes manual roll-up front windows and pop-out rear windows.

Notable modifications reported by the seller are extensive, and the full list is detailed below. Highlights include dual Dell'Orto 40 carburetors, a MagnaFlow 2.5-inch exhaust, an 020 5-speed manual transmission with diesel gearing for 5th gear, hydraulic clutch conversion, AIRMEXT air struts with adjustable dampening, Wilwood 4-piston front calipers, 16-inch BBS RS wheels, a sliding fabric roof, Recaro seats, and a Grip Royal steering wheel.

Styled by Giugiaro and representing a quantum leap over its ancient, air-cooled, rear-engined Beetle predecessor, the Mk1 Golf (marketed Stateside as the Rabbit) set the mold for the modern hatchback with front wheel drive and clever packaging. An equal revelation for lovers of inexpensive driver's machines, the GTI variant offered more power, sportier suspension tuning, and a close-ratio 5-speed manual gearbox.

Power comes from a JH 1.8-liter 8-valve inline-4, rated at 90 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque in stock form. Due to the modifications performed to this Rabbit GTI, it may produce more power, but a dyno sheet was not provided to confirm. Output is sent to the front wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission.

Equipment

A partial list of notable equipment reported by the seller includes:

Manual roll-up front windows

Pop out rear windows

Modifications

Notable modifications reported by the seller include:

Engine:

Factory 1.8L engine with shaved and polished head

276-degree camshaft

Dual Dell'Orto 40 carburetors with velocity stacks

Aftermarket headers

MagnaFlow 2.5-inch exhaust (no catalytic converter)

020 5-speed manual transmission (diesel gearing for 5th gear)

Hydraulic clutch pull slave conversion

Aluminum radiator

Chrome one wire alternator

Polyurethane engine mount inserts

Antigravity 680Ah lithium battery

Suspension:

AIRMEXT air struts with adjustable dampening

VIAIR 440P compressor with dual tanks

Airlift Autopilot V2 air suspension management system

Wilwood 4-piston front calipers

Rear disc brake conversion

Polyurethane suspension bushings

Exterior:

Reproduction floor panels, rockers, quarter panels, front support, and rear panel

16-inch BBS RS wheels

Federal 165/40R16 tires

Euro-spec front bumper, round headlights, and small taillights

Aftermarket windshield

Stainless side moldings

Porsche engraved door handles

Locking gas cap

Chrome wing mirrors

Bonrath single front wiper

Sliding fabric roof

Rabbit heckblende

Interior:

Color-matched Raptor protective coating

Kilmat sound-deadening mat

4-point roll cage

Recaro seats

OMP 4-point harnesses

CAE shifter

CompBrake hydraulic handbrake

CompBrake pedalbox

Bluetooth retrofit

Rockford speakers and Kenwood subwoofer

Custom doorcards

Rear seat removed

Grip Royal steering wheel

Rear window shades

Known Flaws

The seller reports that the instrument cluster has been replaced. As a result, this Volkswagen is listed as True Mileage Unknown. The seller estimates the total mileage to be around 160,000 miles, with less than 10,000 miles since the restoration. Please contact the seller directly with any questions.

A Lemon Squad pre-purchase inspection is included with this listing. The following flaws are additionally pictured in the gallery:

Some exterior chips and blemishes

Ding on the left fender

Paint defects on the rear hatch; on the right front door jamb (not rust )

The seller reports some exhaust drone with the windows rolled up.

View inspection report

Recent Service History

The seller reports that the following services have been performed:

Engine oil and filter changes performed yearly since 2018

Other Items Included in Sale

2 ignition and door lock keys; 2 trunk keys; 1 glovebox key; 1 gas cap key

Ownership History