Rare diesel with only 90K miles showing

Considering what these highly efficient, utilitarian commuter cars were designed and purchased for back in the late seventies, it is quite remarkable to find one in this highly original and mechanically sound condition. With just over 90,000 miles on the odometer, this vehicle has a lot of life left! The aesthetic of this vehicle reflects the time it came from. A classic Tan khaki-colored exterior is handsomely contrasted with a two-tone brown and gray interior that consists of faux leather and a tweed-like material. The vehicle is also fitted with an aftermarket JVC stereo CD player and has an aftermarket sunroof that was installed back in the late seventies. Thorough maintenance and upkeep has been performed over the last several years in the care of the current owner.

The 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel was a pioneering economy car in the U.S. market, featuring a front-engine, front-wheel-drive design and a 4-passenger, 5-door hatchback design. Priced at $4,828, it was powered by a 1.5-liter water-cooled/inline-4 diesel engine, producing 48hp at (@5000 rpm) and 58 lb-ft of torque at (@2500 rpm) and was paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. While its 0-60 mph time was a slow 16.8 seconds and top speed was 82 mph, it excelled in fuel efficiency, achieving a Car and Driver-observed city/highway fuel economy of 39.5/35.0 mpg. Standard features included padded sun visors, a rear-window defogger, and seats with improved lumbar support.