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1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 11, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$18,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $17,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup and Caddy
Generation
Rabbit Pickup and Caddy (1979 to 1983)
Version
Rabbit Pickup and Caddy (1979 to 1983)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
1V1KG0174BV181418
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 3 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$8,650 to $17,625
Median$10,000
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 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 $8,650 and $17,625.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 2, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 2, 2026$25,250
1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 26, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 26, 2025$10,000
1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 22, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 22, 2026$7,300