In case your traditional automotive shopping for calls for embody crisp Giugiaro styling and unmatched effectivity, then in the present day’s Good Value or No Cube VW Rabbit could also be your cup of clatter. Let’s see if this now traditional commuter automotive has a value that may fire up some demand.
Star Wars has some of the well-known opening sequences in film historical past, that includes an Imperial Star Destroyer looming into view throughout the highest of the display, ultimately filling the scene solely as a result of its large dimension. The identical impact might more than likely be had with the 1979 Lincoln Continental we checked out yesterday. And at $8,200, there’d be loads of money left over for the eventual copyright infringement lawsuit Disney would invariably file for the try. A hefty 62 % of you felt it nicely value that danger, although, awarding the Lincoln a Good Value win.
Right now is election day right here within the U.S. of A., and meaning we’re on the finish of a grueling and steadily bizarre marketing campaign cycle. In keeping with the information, an entire lot of voters have already solid their ballots in areas the place early voting is obtainable. For the remainder, who’ve been sitting on their arms ready for the official final alternative to do their civic obligation… geez, folks, get on the market and vote! You haven’t acquired all that a lot time, and the traces can be lengthy, crammed with different lollygaggers like your self.
A frightening challenge for a lot of is the best way to get to the polls. Clearly, that may be exacerbated by not having a automotive and even by having one so sluggish you in all probability ought to have began the journey yesterday to make it on time.
This 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel is simply such a sluggish automotive. With simply 48 horsepower and a mere 58 lb-ft of torque on faucet from its 1.5-liter naturally-aspirated diesel 4, the Rabbit requires nearly seventeen seconds to succeed in sixty from a standstill and runs out of poop nearly 20 miles per hour after that.
The good thing about such lackadaisical efficiency is superb gasoline financial system. These automobiles had been EPA-rated for practically 40mpg, and in a uncommon concurrence with that division’s measurements, the identical quantity was achieved by up to date journal checks.
This one, in Laguna Blue over a black vinyl inside, seems all authentic, save for its GTI-sourced Snowflake alloys. That is an old-school econo-box so it’s crammed with quaint contrivances like painted steel seen within the inside and door pulls that look straight out of a CrackerJack field. To be honest, these all look to have held up amazingly nicely, contemplating that this automotive is almost half a century previous.
There have been a couple of modifications alongside the best way, although. The sprint sports activities a toggle swap of unknown operate and topped with an anti-bump cap. There’s additionally a extra trendy stereo with a detachable faceplate. Aside from these modifications and a few funky-looking floormats, it seems time capsule-esque, proper right down to the chintzy plastic shift knob for the four-speed handbook.
It’s a bit rougher on the skin. The doorways, bumpers, and rockers present apparent indicators of floor corrosion. It’s not like anyone can be Fred Flintstone-ing the automotive anytime quickly, however that ought to all be addressed. There’s additionally a damaged pebble guard on one rear arch that would stand alternative. Except for these issues, all of it seems straight and clear.
In keeping with the advert, this VW has a clear title and a suspiciously low 13,779 odometer studying. Might which have rolled over? Presumably. It does solely have 5 barrels, so that may truly be hiding an additional 100K below the automotive’s tires. The advert additionally tags the engine’s displacement at 1.6 liters, which might imply the automotive has been imbued with a later alternative motor or that the vendor is embellishing. We’d by no means know.
What we do know is that this survivor Rabbit comes with an $8,000 price ticket and seemingly wants nothing from its subsequent proprietor save for that outlay and possibly a full tank of ooze.
What’s your tackle that prospect? Is that this Rabbit value $8,000 because it sits? Or is that an excessive amount of to ask for thus utilitarian an previous financial system automotive?
You resolve!
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