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1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Diesel

Sold at Cars & Bids on March 27, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$9,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 16, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup and Caddy
Generation
Rabbit Pickup and Caddy (1979 to 1983)
Miles shown
160,600
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
1V1KG0176BV176219
Modified
Yes, as stated
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

Below the middle half of 12 comparable sales, 7% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$9,663 to $17,125
Median$13,625
Sales behind it12Likely

From 12 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 $9,663 and $17,125.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 24, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 24, 2026$14,000
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Diesel 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Jan. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 12, 2025$13,250
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit PickupMecum, Jan. 11, 2025MecumJan. 11, 2025$17,000
1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup DieselCars & Bids, Aug. 19, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 19, 2026$6,200
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Sportruck 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 12, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 12, 2026$17,500
1.9L Turbodiesel-Powered 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 2, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 2, 2026$11,000
1.8L-Powered 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 9, 2025$16,000
1.9L Diesel–Powered 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 30, 2026$8,650