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Find of the Day: 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Truck

Sometimes cars are built for performance.  Other times, cars are built to fit a certain aesthetic goal.  And in some instances, cars are built just because the owner could.  This Volkswagen Rabbit Truck fits firmly within that last category.

$_572

There’s quite a lot going on here, so we’ll do our best to run it all down.  First and foremost, the truck has been stretched to ride on a 12′ wheelbase, with the majority of that going towards a larger passenger compartment.  The seller’s pictures of the stretched portion aren’t the best, but from what we can deduce, Mk1 Golf rear seats and glass have been fitted to retain a somewhat OEM feel.  While completing the body work, the builder saw fit to shave the doors, raise the strut towers 2.5″, install a canvas sliding roof, and give the hood custom forward tilt hinges. To make the truck stand out that much more, air suspension has been installed with a bed-mounted tank and compressor setup.

$_573

The seller notes that while the truck does run and drive, some work is required to get it to 100%.  It will be the new owner’s responsibility to firm up a few lose ends like the disconnected stereo and gas gauge, but aside from that, this truck is ready to go for whoever coughs up the $12.5k Buy-it-Now price.  Additional images and information can be found right here.

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