1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Sportruck 5-Speed
Sold at Bring a Trailer on April 12, 2026.
$17,500Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1981
- Make and model
- Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup and Caddy
- Generation
- Rabbit Pickup and Caddy (1979 to 1983)
- VIN
- 1V1MB0179BV072914
- Title
- Clean
- Condition
- Good (3)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 11 comparable sales, 6% over its top.
Middle half of sales$9,325 to $16,500
Median$13,250
Sales behind it11Likely
From 11 sales of the Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup and Caddy (1979 to 1983) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $9,325 and $16,500.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L Turbodiesel-Powered 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 2, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 2, 2026 | $11,000 |
| 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 2, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | March 2, 2026 | $25,250 |
| 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 24, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Feb. 24, 2026 | $14,000 |
| 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX Diesel 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 15, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | April 15, 2025 | $21,000 |
| 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Diesel 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Jan. 12, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Jan. 12, 2025 | $13,250 |
| 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit PickupMecum, Jan. 11, 2025 | Mecum | Jan. 11, 2025 | $17,000 |
| 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup DieselCars & Bids, Aug. 19, 2026 | Cars & Bids | Aug. 19, 2026 | $6,200 |
| 1.8L-Powered 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 9, 2025 | $16,000 |