Volkswagen Rabbit: ABANDONED In Barn for 28 Years! Satisfying Car Detailing Restoration

[@WDDetailing]

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[@RedAviaton]

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[@bealzibub4002]

I could do with the front and rear bumpers off the one that’s been lived in and chewed up if you’re breaking it

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Hello guys watching you from Europe.. Would be nice if at least the cream rabbit would get a newer jetta diesel motor in it from Co-part or other dismantling junkyards
and keep it longer just to be used longer these are still very cool specially the European version looks workable.. We certainle looking forward to next clip with barn Supra !

[@xVERT4x]

Y’all could be a vw rabbit car game

[@evaristobravo7633]

Tñliñ❤😅😊

[@clintonsager2233]

I sold new Volkswagens from 1979 to 1983. Pre- 1980 all Rabbits were made in Germany. After that all US Rabbits were made in Westmoreland plant in US. C was for Custom Rabbit and L was for Luxury Rabbits which were more "luxurious". All other VW models were still made in Germany. Think the quality of the cars went down in US cars. Most all German gas cars were fuel injected starting in 1977, although I think some cars were carburetor cars in US and cheaper as I recall. There was also a "base" Rabbit below the C which was a 2 door stripped out car. Very bare bones and with carburetor. Diesel only available on C and L models. Hope this helps guys!

[@tomh3652]

Not surprised nothing is built better in the US.

[@WilliamtHIII]

Yes the quality went down and the suspension was tuned mushy. My Dad had an 1981 ‘L’ in black with the full wheel covers and a light grey vinyl interior and automatic shoulder belts. It had a 1.7 litre gas and looked pretty classy. More chrome too.

[@mandy18573]

me as a german never ever heart of the rabbit..here in germany its always been called vw golf. this was golf 1. in america same care was called rabbit..weird..i am today old when i found out. hahaha..greetings from berlin

[@mexicanspec]

I am going to guess you don't know they were called the Caribe in Mexico then.@@mandy18573

[@vincentsadan1938]

In the early '90's , our Uitenhage plant in South Africa was producing Mks. 1, 2 and 3 at the same time. They're still very popular here as little boy racers, track racers, drag racers and mom taxis. 😊 . 1,3 litre, 1,6 litre, 1,8 litre, 2.0 litre...carb or fuel injection...4 spd or 5 spd manual ...or automatic. 2 door, 4 door and with a boot (Jetta). We had 'em all...😮😅. Our front indicators were closer to the edge of the bumper. Later ones had no quarter vents on front windows.

[@ScrappersDetailing]

You guys should do a complete rebuild of these things and document it and sell them! Would make a great video series!

[@alanaudi640]

Exactly 👌🏻👏🏻

[@coryunlisted-2]

I’d love to see a mechanical restoration of many of the cars you guys detail

[@RyanBassForLife]

Yeah I would love seeing you get it running and back on the road.

[@josephhidayat4722]

AGREE..make it happen guys..clean restore and sell all in 1 video..

[@krusher74]

you make much more money with a one day detail and flip.

[@ericwhiteside9806]

I love seeing stock Mrk 1 Rabbits! So hard find unmodified.

[@mexicanspec]

Look to Mexico to find original cars. The Caribe GT is what the US GTI should have been.

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

Sheesh illegals ought to drive em over to make $$$$_

[@truthteller8459]

My very first car I bought was a 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit (gas) in 1979. It was orange outside with a plaid, yes I said plaid, interior. I wish the past owner was still alive to see the transformation you did in this video. Hopefully ALL the Rabbits are saved, restored and driven again by owners who love them still as much as I still do. If the engine in it could be rebuilt I'd do it. Otherwise a stock engine. My ultimate wish is to restore all the Rabbit's to factory like condition and drive them every once in awhile. Can you tell I LOVE Volkswagens?

[@OsbornTramain]

You opening line is classic...."you guys don't know what we go thru....."....... Well, it's hard work and we love it, thank you so much for this! I love these Rabbits!!!!

[@dalem4039]

Who would have ever thought this would be entertaining? Apparently I’m hooked since discovering your videos a short time ago. It’s amazing what you can do with these cars.

[@jaycallahan9696]

Vr6 swap i have helped a buddy do it several times and the sound and power in a mk1 is awesome

[@beachgirl2121]

I have a 82 rabbit convertible. What year make model do i look for a vr6 to swap out my 1.7 liter 5 speed original motor?

[@saratrivette2439]

Congratulations on releasing your product! It's awesome to hear that two of my favorite detailers to watch on RUclips developed it together!

[@WDDetailing]

Thank you Sara! We love our OG’s 😇

[@davidearrigone9411]

We want to see all the other Rabbit cleaned too!!

[@sloanketteringgg]

Big VW enthusiasts here living in Wadsworth, former detailer of 15 years as well. Awesome score on the rabbit collection, and amazing results on the Dakota beige? Rabbit. Some day hope to find a nice mk1 rabbit, caddy, or cabriolet to restore with my son. He's only 2 and a half, so I have a little bit of time.😂

[@benvan-ness1030]

Please try and save all the Rabbits, so few left

[@reneebk1999]

New subscriber…and I’m a 66 year old woman. Love your content. I remember so many of these cars.

[@jackiebeck9065]

Hi 66 year old woman! I’m a 64 year old woman and I, too, love all these older cars. I’m a big fan of ‘68 Skylarks and ‘65 Mustangs. I love watching these guys work their magic.

[@davidbrewer3994]

That little rabbit would make a awsome sleeper no body would ever Expect that Bravo to all your work ❤

[@funkenstien1155]

You guys find so many cool cars from my youth and make them so beautiful again. Great work and thanks for the memories.

[@demondpenalver]

Being a TDI owner, I’d put the same engine back in it. Nice job guys! Love the videos! Keep them coming!

[@intolerant_left]

The VR6 option would be amazing. My Passat wagon had one and nobody expected a sleeper wagon at a red light, lol.

[@phoebedavies4383]

Loved the golf ball gear knob 😁

[@urosmarkovic4701]

OMG, it's so nice seeing this beautiful car getting cleaned up, so satisfying. I'm from Serbia and those cars are really common here. Appreciate your work

[@bluerazor7049]

Same here brother, as a Belgradian these and Mk2's are common to see driving around!

[@PilotUlli]

Please make a story about what will happen to all these rabbits!

[@schrodingerscat8621]

You make it sound like buying a bunch of old cars from a barn is a sacrifice! Give me a break! There are few things more exciting than reviving an old car that's been sitting, just waiting for a delicate hand! I've been doing it for decades, I feel just as excited with every discovery. If you're not enjoying yourself, step aside I'd be happy to take your place!!!

[@williamcap2236]

OMG I'm fuc*ing jealous !! My old man bought a 79 Rabbit 🐇 brand new his was a 2 door beige brown interior also a Diesel L model I soooooooo want those VW's

[@christophermason3191]

Would like to see more videos with you guys bringing back the other VW's back to life

[@808SSCamaro]

FINALLY 😀 picked up a couple bottles. Thanks guys and thanks for all your videos! Take care and have a great week!

[@thatinsaneshelbyguy5722]

Step by step rebuild of the engine! That'd make some amazing content!

[@thatinsaneshelbyguy5722]

My car's Spring Cleaning is scheduled March 29th XD

[@steviesaidso]

So happy you guys got to the Mitten!! We used to have this great place in Michigan called “Parts Place for all Volkswagens”. Those dudes would’ve love these Rabbits!!
Keep up the good work guys. I rock my WD Death Trap shirt at work and get tons of comments.

[@mattpipes5106]

That Rabbit is looking great, just in time for Easter! I learned to drive in a 1979 VW Diesel, with a clutch that had “seen better days” and I have a super soft melty place in my heart for them. That engine was rated at 52hp and required a heavy foot just to get it out of its own way, but there are videos on RUclips of people swapping 1.9 TDIs into MKI Caddy’s (the pickup version of the Rabbit). That would definitely give it more pep in its step… but it would be a major project. Good luck with the Rabbits I can’t wait to see more!

[@donelljackson2210]

It will be cool to watching WD detail all five Volkswagen and see after look with them all together🎉😂

[@thebrownthomascrown917]

One of the more interesting finds for you guys. My dad was a precision machinist/engineer back in the 70's and early 80's. He drove one of those square headlight rabbits for a decade to work..3 hours each way in all kinds of New England weather. Just oil changes and tires. Zero issues.

[@RogueA.I.]

I learned everything I know about fixing cars on my 77 rabbit. Loved that car.

[@ronnietalarchyk-kh3pq]

I absolutely Love these V dubbs .That diesel would be my dream car.Also like the gray 2 door as well.Great find Guys.You guys are wise beyond your years.Your parents must be very proud of all of you!Happy Saturday everyone!

[@scotterman7951]

You Did An Professional Job On This Car Sir Love Your Viedos Keep Up Please Sir Scott Erman

[@user-fw9ze3tk5u]

OMG I remember these cars from the 80s .I wish they were still making them

[@JT-LV]

Very satisfying power wash!! Washing from the top down on the sides is perfect. Saving the roof for last is cool too. Great work guys!

[@ImpalaDadde]

I need a set of those hubcaps for my Golf mk1 GTD here in Sweden! 😍😍😍

[@Magicmaetti]

💪👀✌

[@mlweiss8503]

You guys should hook up with Humble Mechanic on this! for a build!

[@tanyasegerstrom1886]

From the way the car looked at the beginning to what it looked at the end you guys did a great job would love to know what you guys are going to do with the other 4 Rabbits

[@troysatterfield8817]

Great save good job

[@biskogrigorov3666]

Freaking rabbit 🐰 the result is just unbelievable, cant decide which impressed me more - in or out, just WOW 😮😮😮❤🎉 amazing job u did!

[@henkgreyling6663]

1.9TDI Swop

[@drw4338]

Absolutely amazing job guys!!! Looks awesome! Can’t wait to try the Puro too! 👍

[@st1291]

VW Rabbit diesel was the car I learned to drive at 12 years old. My first car was a VW Golf diesel - wish I still had it. Is there any way to rebuild the diesel engine? If not, I would personally go back with something as close to original as possible. Great work guys! Love the videos!

[@abelincoln5000]

Those nests would have killed me with my allergies. Great work on beautiful classic VW's guys! Mark 1 daily driver for me!

[@AnalogueKid2112]

Love to see these old Rabbits cleaned up

[@kyliandc9276]

Please show us the other ones especially the grey one with the interior full of moss !

[@user-fp4nq4tr7p]

What a gem

[@zanesutherland406]

So cool! Our family has a history of driving diesel VWs. My dad had one like this I believe in college or something. I daily drive a ‘97 Passat TDI 5 speed. I’m the 2nd owner. Only like 63,000 miles on it, tan leather interior with a black dash. One of my dream cars. I get average 48 mpg in the summer, around 40 mpg in the winter. Most I got was 53.1mpg on a trip! They are awesome cars to own and a fun to drive. Plenty of modern features too.

[@davidgallagher9962]

Hey Brose you guys really work hard on those cars you should give that yellow one to Brent

[@thatplantdude7492]

Amazing transformation! Needs a VR6 conversion now, be a mad sleeper!

[@pkday1082]

That would be a waste of a good motor 😂😂

[@spacefacegaming]

I put a vr6 engine from a jetta in this golf my dad had a Jetta and actually sold it I miss that thing that I wish I could find one jettas and something like this are kinda hard to find on the internet these days

[@krutonvw]

Do the rest of the Mk1s that y’all rescue❤

[@scorpiusdrago21]

I suggest making a glass cleaner for yalls puro clean business

[@danielheartsill4269]

We had a Rabbit diesel. It was a great almost trouble free car for 200K miles. It also got almost 50 mpg almost everywhere we went. It was a good highway car, comfortable and rode and drove very well. The only drawback was the motor could have been a little more powerful. On the highway going up very steep grades had to go to third gear. Loved that little car. Paint and interior stayed very good the whole time.

[@garyfeltus9801]

That little rabbit cleaned up really nice. If was my car I would put the the diesel back in it. I'm guessing the block was froze and cracked. Great video .

[@affordablevs]

I tell you what that little Rabbit turned out great... These are super rare in the UK (we call it a Golf Mk1) I would love to see a follow up and a will it run or a side channel or collaboration with another local RUclipsr that could get it running and driving? Just an idea....

[@shatfield725]

There was probably a lot of those yellow ones made but it looks like my old one from way back. It was registered in Hinton, WV and Shady Springs,WV.

[@karthikvinod3810]

Consider touching up the paint boys it will make it's to 100%perfection

[@richroggio]

I JUST ordered your product and I can't wait to use it. thank you

[@geo2cv6tron14]

The before / after is really really impressive 🤩👍

[@jamesmcgee9279]

1.9L TDI engine swap fits nicely with a Eurowise Performance swap kit!

[@pingle37]

LOVE these Mk1's , had several of them in the 80's . Started with a few Golf C , gasoline , last one I had was an 85 GTI . Good old days , thx for posting

[@hamishcruden7623]

Good on you. The Golf GTI could well be the greatest car ever made! How about cleaning all five of them and make a series of 'Rabbit cleans' and then put them up for sale as parts cars etc... there are a lot of Golf fans so im sure you will get plenty of Views etc of you do a VW Golf series... O and keep the same engine... this is a Classic... no need to zoop it up!

[@frysiandude]

As a veedub guy, id love to see what happens to all of them.
New subscriber, loving what you do 👌🤙🤙

[@mennovanrij9334]

As a European who grew up with the Golf/Rabbit, there's much to tell about them! We have very dedicated 'followers' of the "Golf 1' like VW Beetle owners. The diesel was a massive success here. VW was #1 installing a fast-revving diesel in a compact car. In fact, all other European brands (and even Japanese!) copied it. Most cars had a ±1600CC engine like the Golf. Super-low fuel consumption combined with interstellar trouble-fee milages. A total success. Later, turbo-diesel raised the performance (TDi), some versions were seriously quick cars! The diesel was not only for the Base 'D' model but for all levels of trim! There was even a GTd, the turbo-diesel version of the iconic GTi. And the GTd gave the GTi a run for its money! Next gens changed from 1.6D to 1.9D. Like the other European brands did.
Like most classic VW products: there's a big market with restoration and after-market goodies. Wide fender + wheels; slammed cars; rat-rods and originals. You name it. The color of the car in the video + the dull interior scream: 'Westfalia tartan interior!' like you find in VW buses. The roof rack on your car: I've never seen that before! And I'm sure that some VW adepts' hearts will beat faster watching the roof rack! Then, the bumpers... the first things that get ditched in Europe. The EU specs bumpers are sleeker and positioned close to the body. Making it all look less cumbersome.

[@RhapsodyBD]

Always a pleasure watching you guys detail these barn finds.
Btw comment section, anyone having screen tearing on WD videos, I notice it most on their videos?

[@user-lx8nc6is7m]

I would love ❤️ that Rabbit VW and rebuild the motor , a classic . Viewing from Detroit Michigan USA 🇺🇸 .

[@bobb1776]

Get it tuned up and do a mpg test. . Great content keep them coming.

[@seanscott685]

Anazing job guys! Well done.

[@ouiji1963]

Another great video guys. Congratulations on the product launch 🙂

[@WDDetailing]

Thank you so much!

[@teee4532]

Awesome job on the Rabbit I'd enjoy watching you clean all of them

[@hvdw45]

Awesome video guys.. Would love to see all of VW' detailed. 4 VW'S in 24 hours😂. Keep up the good work

[@miket2354]

I love the mk1 a this channel is awesome!

[@RearEngineShop]

Another car I’ve always wanted. Seems like you guys are finding all the cool (to me) cars.

[@gavinmellon9313]

Dog: I'll take $600 and a pack of Marlboroughs for it.

[@grantmelcher1830]

Cleaned up amazing! Great job!!!

[@simondavies1975]

maybe a catch up video for the other Golf/Rabbits?
Volkswagen means peoples car :)

[@tnvols25]

That was one of the nicer transformations you all really got that one cleaned up nice and that one was so nasty haha.

[@andrewkim6037]

Love this car. Awesome video.

[@kccohouse9788]

Just purchased a bottle of Puro , and I can't wait to use it on my cars. Congrats on your new product, and I can't for many more soon into the future. Have a good one WD crew.

[@airtimer2958]

2:51 He's right! I thought the same thing, I have a 94' Golf mk3 with the 3 doors and those early golfs, the mk1,2 and 3 were just too tiny to come with 4 doors, it just looked odd. Thus, the 3 door versions were more preferable and were even structurally stronger. It also gave them a much sportier look! Great video guys, I love these cars, hoping to buy a mk2 or mk1 one day!

[@der_kluger_gunther8391]

what a transformation! and i was still trying to understand what kind of car a "rabbit" was lol. so you guys in america knew the golf by that name? it's so funny honestly... anyway my father had a car with that paint, even tho it was a fiat. amazing detail, and congrats on your new product as well.

[@jonprahst7381]

Awesome video and work! What are your plans for this Rabbit and the others? Thanks

[@threeer02]

How cool! My second car in high school was a Rabbit! And just spent the afternoon cleaning up my daughter’s Mark IV Golf over here in Germany! Great video!

[@mehmetkarakis6131]

Is there anyway of you guys fixing these cars and make a video for us? I would definitely watch the video ❤

[@DudeSuperDude]

Just bought my first bottle of Puro, excited to try it out when I get it 😊

[@paulinho6281]

In Brazil, this engine is the famous Ap engine (EA 827), also equipped in Ford vehicles through a transfusion between VW and Ford in the 90s (1989 to 1997), here this engine was produced until 2012 in the VW Gol, Parati and Saveiro , using flex fuel (gasoline and ethanol generating 107 hp) and diesel until 1991

[@nickrichards7646]

rebuild original engine for sure!!! hey try Wesleys whitewall cleaner...and all whitewalls are white white white..u can use Comet on stubborn whitewalls..along wuth the Wesleys..a stiff brush shud scrub the whitewalls clean with the Wesleys

[@Spike9803]

Whoa this car was filthy. Good job on this Golf, maybe your best work, IMO.

[@Nick-xe7ek]

This Rabbit is worth to save ,swap engine.... good job!👍

[@bourgkul]

In 1989, my senior year of highschool, I owned a 1981 Rabbit Diesel L. 2 door. 4 spd. Crazy good gas mileage but slow as a snail.

[@Bekah_And_Will]

Perfect sleeper car 🚗 🔥

[@bradleybruening1569]

The rabbit came out looking beautiful, I’d definitely like to have a chance at buying it

[@johncornell3665]

Great detailing on the VW. Your product looks like it works excellent. Thanks for video!

[@dalegereaux1863]

Nice work !
I bet the old guy that collected these cars was looking down with a big smile when he saw how you restored it to look like new again. 👍😁

[@cristiansinsou]

Très belle voiture elle mérite une seconde vie avec une belle peinture bravo on attend le résultat on vous suit plus de vidéo de restauration de véhicules

[@JackSDB]

I'm so jealous 😮😮😮

[@altabanks4402]

She cleaned up really nice to bad she doesn't run 😕 but maybe somebody who loves rabbits will take her and get her running 😀❤️

[@JesseSlykermanVideoProduction]

I love this car!!

[@jotighe2]

the weirdest thing about these cars is, hands down. Mikey's haircut.

[@henningpieterjordan7416]

Take 5 and build one good rabbit...❤😊