This 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible is a Wolfsburg Edition example that was delivered new to Falvey Autos in Troy, Michigan, and reportedly remained in the state with the original owner until 2004. It was sold on BaT in August 2022 and now shows 37k miles. The car is finished in black over black vinyl and striped cloth and is powered by a 1.8-liter inline-four mated to a five-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes a black convertible top with a heated rear window, a fully independent suspension, a cassette stereo, cruise control, and air conditioning. The Wolfsburg Edition added 13″ Tarantula wheels and front sport seats. This Cabriolet is now offered on dealer consignment in California with a black top boot, manufacturer’s literature, service records, and a clean California title.
The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible is a Wolfsburg Edition is finished in black (L041) and features a black convertible soft top with a heated rear glass window as well as polished beltline trim, Karmann badging, Wolfsburg Edition fender medallions, and power-adjustable side mirrors.
The 13″ Tarantula alloy wheels are mounted with 175/70 Remington Himax 70 Radial M&S tires. This Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible was factory equipped with an independent suspension, and braking is provided by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.
The front sport seats and the rear bench seat are upholstered in black leatherette with striped cloth inserts, and the cabin features a color-coordinated dash, door panels, and carpeting. The car was optioned with air conditioning and cruise control, and additional appointments include crank windows, an integrated roll bar, and a cassette stereo linked to a Craig graphic equalizer.
The four-spoke steering frames a 120-mph speedometer, a digital clock, and a tachometer with inset gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. Readouts for voltage, oil pressure, and oil temperature are mounted in the center stack. The six-digit odometer shows 37k miles, approximately 3k of which have been added under current ownership.
The 1.8-liter inline-four is equipped with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and was factory rated at 90 horsepower and 100 lb-ft of torque. The air conditioning has been converted to R134. The timing belt, tensioner, seals, water pump, and thermostat were reportedly replaced at 32,367 miles in 2004. Power is routed to the front wheels through a five-speed manual transaxle.
