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1981 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT CUSTOM

Currency:CAD Category:Vehicles Start Price:500.00 CAD
1981 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT CUSTOM
NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER), HIGH BID WAS
10,000.00CADby floor+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2025 Sep 07 @ 11:00UTC-06:00 : CST/MDT
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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.

Rims are custom made for the truck

Fresh undercoat done

The brakes are new all around even the back ones and they need to be bled

Spark plugs and wires have been changed, carb rebuilt and the timing belt done. New headlights(last month)

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