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£6,658
1978 Volkswagen Rabbit 4-Speed
United States • 12 Mar 2026 • Lot Lot #233170
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit is a four-door hatchback with 63k miles, powered by a 1.5-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. It has some cosmetic issues like dents, scratches, and a cracked dashboard, but recent service includes fuel system work and replacement of the fuel pump and spark plugs.
Condition
5
The car has dents and scratches, the dashboard is cracked, and the radio is missing, which indicates noticeable cosmetic wear. However, it is reported to be in running condition after some recent service.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1783228388
Odometer:
63,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1.5-Liter Inline-Four Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Brown Paint Beige Leatherette Upholstery 13" Steel Wheels Sunroof Roof Rack Front Disc Brakes
This 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit is a four-door hatchback that was initially registered in California and remained under the care of its original owner, per the selling dealer, who tells us it was placed in storage circa 1994.
Now showing 63k miles, it is powered by a 1.5-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle.
The car is finished in brown over beige leatherette and is equipped with 13″ steel wheels, front disc brakes, a sunroof, and a roof rack.
Service completed in preparation for the sale is said to have included flushing the fuel system and replacing the fuel pump and spark plugs.
This Rabbit is now offered at no reserve with the owner’s manuals and a California title.
The car is finished in brown and features a sunroof, a roof rack, chrome bumpers, and a driver-side mirror.
The selling dealer states that dents and sc...
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£405
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,096
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,419
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