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1981 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT CUSTOM

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ANDREW COX COLLECTION ONLY: IN PERSON VIEWING: Sept 1-5th from 9am-5pmADDRESS: 234075 Township Rd 280, Wheatland County, AB | PHONE#: 587.439.1366
1981 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT CUSTOM
A striking fusion of American muscle and European exotic, ViperRosa is a hand-built custom pickup that turns heads everywhere it goes. With a Dodge Viper–inspired front and Ferrari Testarossa–style rear, this one-of-a-kind machine has been meticulously engineered to deliver both show-stopping looks and true performance.

Bodywork: The rear body and trunk are fabricated entirely from steel, not fiberglass — a testament to craftsmanship and durability. Only the front end incorporates lightweight plastics, while the rest of the build boasts solid steel construction for authenticity and strength.

Engine: Powered by a 1987 Volkswagen GTI 1.8L 16-valve engine. Features include:

Stock VW forged rods, 81mm pistons, 266° high-lift cam, bench-flowed 16-valve head.

Twin Weber 45 DCOE side-draft carburetors with 6" velocity stacks.

MSD High Output ignition with modified Ford Escort distributor.

Custom adjustable timing gear and heavy-duty motor/trans mounts.

Dyno-tested at 195 HP @ 6,500 RPM.

Transmission: 1984 GTI 5-speed gearbox with Neuspeed shortened shifter linkage and modified lever.

Ring & pinion ratio: 3.67:1.

Close-ratio gearing for spirited driving (3.45 1st; 2.12 2nd; 1.44 3rd; 1.13 4th; 0.89 5th).

Exhaust & Support Systems: Super Sprint exhaust, Borg-Warner oil cooler, lightened 210mm flywheel, Sport Sach pressure plate clutch.

Performance Proven: This setup was built for both reliability and excitement — a unique combination of European engineering precision and custom hot-rod artistry.

Summary:
ViperRosa isn’t just another custom — it’s a rolling sculpture and a serious performance machine, designed with rare attention to detail. From its steel Testarossa-style rear to its dyno-proven GTI powertrain, every inch of this truck tells a story of innovation and passion.

A rare opportunity to own a true one-of-one build — the kind of vehicle that doesn’t just show up at auctions, it dominates them.

Year: 1981
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Rabbit
Style: Pickup
VIN: 1V1KG017XBV097006
Exterior Colour: Red
Interior Colour: Yellow
Cylinders: 4
Transmission: Manual
Engine: 1.8L SOHC Inline 4
Odometer: 129363
Last Registered: AB