1981 Volkswagen Rabbit

Previously by a senior who enjoy your memories of the past in this car! In 2006 is was "Body Off" restored, engine completely redone with 7,500 since the rebuild. 

1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible "Karmann Edition"Rare German-Built Classic – Early Production Karmann Heritage!S tep back into the golden era of European motoring with this iconic 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible. While standard Rabbit hatchbacks of this era were built domestically, this premium drop-top is a true German import, hand-finished by the legendary artisans at Karmann Coachworks in Osnabrück, Germany (Factory 'K' Code). This particular vehicle is a highly desirable early-run production model, rolling off the assembly line as unit number 3,131 for the 1981 model year. 

Why This Karmann Rabbit Stands Out: 
- Bespoke German Engineering: Built from the ground up by Karmann with a reinforced chassis for superior rigidity—not just a hatchback with the roof chopped off.The Iconic -  - - "Basket Handle": Features the legendary transverse roll bar that gives this classic its unforgettable "Picnic Basket" silhouette.
- Luxury Three-Layer Top: Outfitted with a heavily insulated multi-layer soft top and a premium real glass rear window with an integrated electric defroster.
- Peppy 1.7L Fuel-Injected Engine: Powered by VW’s reliable overhead-cam inline-4, delivering that classic, lightweight European driving dynamic.

Whether you are looking for a nostalgic weekend cruiser, a standout addition to a classic European car collection, or a crowd-pleaser for the local cars and coffee, this Karmann-built Rabbit delivers pure 1980s charm.

At Callan Motors, all our vehicles come certified in Ontario unless otherwise noted. Every car receives a full mechanical inspection so you can drive with confidence. Plus, we stand behind our work with a 30-Day / 1,000-KM in-house warranty on repairs completed for certification or while in our inventory. We’ve proudly served Perth and the surrounding area for over 32 years, offering reliable vehicles at fair prices. We keep our prices competitive—often below market—and update them regularly so you know you’re getting solid value. Our team is available 7 days a week to answer any questions online or in person Monday through Saturday.

* Additional costs may include: HST, Documentation Fee ($299), Licensing ($125), Carfax ($50) and/or OMVIC Fee ($22).Each deal is different, any additional fee(s) or bank financing fee(s) will be explained during your visit to the dealership.