1983 VW Rabbit GTI for sale in Essex, Connecticut

$6,000

1983 Rabbit GTI in Royal Red, an original car except for the dealer installed Rial wheels and sunroof. Also a re-spray in the early 90s. All records and manuals are included from the day it was born. The car has 123,499 miles.
There is no rust in the usual areas, shock towers are excellent, rockers, floors and pinch welds all good as well. The engine compartment, hood underside and cowl look perfect - this GTI is fundamentally rust free. The only faults I can find are a few bubbles around the back-glass, the headliner has a sag and a soft dent in the roof (the previous owner dropped a cardboard box on it from a loft in storage) it is not bad. Interior is very nice, there is abrasion on the drivers side seat bolster, the rest of the interior is very nice.
This car itself has been stored in a heated warehouse for over 15 years, it has not been started (engine was pickled before storing and turned every few weeks by hand). The fuel system will need to be flushed and the vehicle mechanically inspected before attempting to start or drive. Please dont ask if you can put some gas in it and drive it home. This vehicle must be towed.
In addition, I am including a set of perfect and correct for the year Recaro seats with the very rare Recarophonic headrests. The seats are upholstered in the infamous Recaro - Recaro - Recaro progressive script that matches the red GTI interior perfectly. Also included is a 32 year collection of new old stock and used parts, many unique to the GTI: including a front spoiler, 5 speed transmission, bumpers, glass, console with gauges, wiring harnesses, dashboard, engine parts, factory fender flares, etc., enough parts to completely fill a large pick up truck. Everything has been carefully stored in a heated warehouse with the car for many years.
( See detailed parts lists below )
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$ 6,000 * Cash Only * Low price - No low balls please.
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Included spare parts below:
GTI PARTS (NEW)

CIS air-flow sensor cobra hose

Camber kits - several

Injector inserts (thermo-plastic for head)

several sets

Full set of cooling hoses

Fuel filter

Temperature sender (water)

Shifter bushings

Brake caliper piston seals

Head bolts

Head bolt washers

Head gaskets - several

Thermostats- several

Rod bearings

Piston rings

CIS Air flow sensor boot

Belts Vee and Timing - several

Engine gaskets sets - several

Door lock pulls

Hood release cable

Ignition wires Bosch Silicone

Injector seals - several

CV joint seals

Oil pan gaskets - several

Valve cover gasket

Complete Engine gaskets sets

New lug bolts

(4) New shock tower bearings

Shock tower bearings - 4

CV joint, bolts & clamps

2 new

Camber kit

several
Rabbit GTI PARTS (USED)

Spare antenna

Hood release

Dashboard ducts

Factory GTI fender flairs

a full set of 4

Rabbit

glass - left & right w/ tint & left w/ out tint

Butterfly glass - 2 sets

Window regulator

both left & right

Butterfly window regulator

1

Under dash valence

in correct color (red)

Rear window glass w/defrost

Original jack & lug wrench

Original spare tire

Left front parking light

Cowl trays

plastic

Matching correct window cranks

Ash tray

Complete GTI center console with gauge cluster and all 3 gauges (red)

Drivers side door (silver) excellent shape

Whole spare dashboard: fuse box, instruments, switches, wiring for parts

Front spoiler (silver) in very good condition

2 bumpers

Head light assemblies - both sides complete with bezels

Half shafts - drive

Multiple wiring harnesses for complete car

Valve adjusting shim kit

Spare GTI cooling package w/fan

Owners Manual

Tire manual

Warranty Manual

All service records

5 speed GTI close-radio transmission

Front spoiler (silver) in very good condition