1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX Diesel
Sold at Bring a Trailer on March 9, 2022.
$33,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1981
- Make and model
- Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup and Caddy
- Generation
- Rabbit Pickup and Caddy (1979 to 1983)
- Gearbox
- Manual
- VIN
- 1V1LG017XBV154938
- Title
- Clean
- Condition
- Excellent (2)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 12 comparable sales, 93% over its top.
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
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 24, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Feb. 24, 2026 | $14,000 |
| 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX Diesel 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 15, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | April 15, 2025 | $21,000 |
| 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Diesel 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Jan. 12, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Jan. 12, 2025 | $13,250 |
| 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit PickupMecum, Jan. 11, 2025 | Mecum | Jan. 11, 2025 | $17,000 |
| 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup DieselCars & Bids, Aug. 19, 2026 | Cars & Bids | Aug. 19, 2026 | $6,200 |
| 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Sportruck 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 12, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 12, 2026 | $17,500 |
| 1.9L Turbodiesel-Powered 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 2, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 2, 2026 | $11,000 |
| 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 2, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | March 2, 2026 | $25,250 |
This car's historyConfirmed
Matched across sales by VIN.
| Date | What happened | Where | Miles | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2022 | Sold (this sale)Bring a Trailer | Bring a Trailer | $33,000 | |
| April 15, 2025 | SoldBring a Trailer | Bring a Trailer | 43,000 | $21,000 |