Updated: Sep. 26, 21 1980 Cabriolet Registry © Cabby-Info.com/KamzKreationz
Chassis Build Model Details Location Status Photo Number Date Paint: Pearl Metallic > Tornado Red > Classic Green > Alpine White Original: Switzerland November Golf A-00613 Roof: Black 27, 1979 Cabriolet Last/Current: 2013 Interior: Black Greece
Transmission: Manual Notes: Owner since 1997. Full reconstruction by me, only 13 months. Now is like new with Quartett look and 90% parts are new. This is not only a car, is member of my family, is the love of my children. Rims Avus VW, color now L90E alpine white. First engine code FA 1100cc, now code HK 1272cc. Paint: Black Original: Roof: Black Sweden November Golf A-02700 1979 Cabriolet Interior: ? Last/Current: 2017 Sweden Transmission: Manual Notes: (none) Paint: Green Original: Roof: Sand Maine, USA November Rabbit A-03058 1979 Convertible Interior: ? Last/Current: 2014 Florida, USA Transmission: Manual Notes: (none)
Paint: Green Original: Rabbit Roof: White USA November A-03939 Convertible 1979 L Interior: Tan Last/Current: 2016 Minnesota, USA Transmission: Manual Notes: 67,000 original miles. Full restoration under way.
Paint: Alpine White Original: Roof: Sand Ontario, Canada November Rabbit A-04568 1979 Convertible Interior: White Last/Current: 2014 Ontario, Canada Transmission: Manual
Notes: Car has been sitting for 12 years; is currently undergoing restoration.
Paint: Mars Red Original: Roof: Sand USA November Rabbit A-04788 1979 Convertible Interior: PB Last/Current: 2017 Ohio, USA Transmission: Manual
Notes: 95,700 miles at time of sale.
Paint: Alpine White Original: Rabbit Roof: Sand USA November A-05093 Convertible 1979 L Interior: EK > custom Last/Current: Washington, USA Transmission: Manual Notes: (none)
Paint: Alpine White Original: Roof: Black USA November Rabbit A-05324 1979 Convertible Interior: PJ Last/Current: 11/2018 Washington, USA Transmission: Manual Notes: This is my little Rat and she is meant to be driven. I just finished going through the wiring repairing and rebuilding plugs and connectors back to factory. I did replace the troublesome Ignition switch with pushbutton remote start. This took care of half the electrical problems and now I have a key fob and electric door locks. Paint: Indiana Red Metallic Original: Roof: Sand USA December Rabbit A-05328 1979 Convertible Interior: PJ Last/Current: 2011 California, USA Transmission: ?
Notes: In a junkyard in Northern California.
Paint: Colibri Green Metallic Original: Roof: Sand California, USA December Rabbit A-05657 1979 Convertible Interior: PB Last/Current: 8/2020 California, USA Transmission: Manual Notes: A survivor! Bought from original owner who was in her late 80's. 68,700 miles. Put new front seat pads and covers on and new tires. Needs new top cover. Windshield starting to fog lower corners. It had always been in her carport. After parking in sun a few days, dashboard has now cracked :-(. Drives nicely!
Paint: ? Original: Roof: ? ? December Rabbit A-06171 1979 Convertible Interior: ? Last/Current: 2017 ? Transmission: Manual
Notes: (none)
Paint: Cirrus Metallic Original: Roof: Black ? December Rabbit A-06174 1979 Convertible Interior: ? Last/Current: Quebec, Canada Transmission: Manual
Notes: (none)
Paint: Alpine White Original: Rabbit Roof: Black Nevada, USA December A-06212 Convertible 1979 L Interior: Red Last/Current: 3/2021 Utah, USA Transmission: Manual Notes: Full restoration completed 2/2021.
Paint: Alpine White Original: Roof: White ? December Rabbit A-06346 1979 Convertible Interior: ? Last/Current: 2014 Washington, USA Transmission: ?
Notes: (none)
Paint: Black Original: Roof: Black USA December Rabbit A-07053 1979 Convertible Interior: PH Last/Current: Virginia, USA Transmission: Manual
Notes: (none)
Paint: Black Original: Rabbit Roof: Black Ontario, Canada December A-07426 Convertible 1979 L Interior: Red > white/black Last/Current: 2012 Ontario, Canada Transmission: Manual
Notes: (none)
Paint: ? Original: Roof: ? ? December Rabbit A-07990 1979 Convertible Interior: ? Last/Current: 9/2019 ? Transmission: ?
Notes: (none)
Paint: Red Original: Golf Roof: ? ? December A-08961 Cabriolet 1979 GL Interior: ? Last/Current: 2017 ? Transmission: Manual
Notes: (none)
Paint: Indiana Red Metallic Original: Roof: Sand USA January Rabbit A-09101 1980 Convertible Interior: PJ Last/Current: 2012 Pennsylvania, USA Transmission: Manual Notes: 113,000 miles as of 7/2012; no factory A/C
Paint: River Blue Original: Golf Roof: Black UK January A-09287 Cabriolet 1980 GLI Interior: CU Last/Current: 2015 UK Transmission: Manual Notes: Owned this car since 1990. I changed the GLI badge on the back to a GTI badge. Sadly, rotting away in my garden. Paint: ? Original: Roof: ? ? January A-09358 Cabriolet 1980 Interior: ? Last/Current: 2015 ? Transmission: ?
Notes: (none)
Paint: Alpine White Original: Golf Roof: White Austria January A-09526 Cabriolet 1980 GLS Interior: Black vinyl Last/Current: 2017 Romania Transmission: Manual Notes: Hello. Car is in good shape and it about to be fully refurbished. I intend to keep it for my family.
Paint: Mars Red > Black Original: Golf Roof: White Spain January A-09764 Cabriolet 1980 GLI Interior: Black Last/Current: 11/2019 Spain Transmission: Manual
Notes: My GLI. I love it!
Paint: Diamond Silver Met. Original: Rabbit Roof: Black USA February A-10007 Convertible 1980 L Interior: ? Last/Current: 2017 Oregon, USA Transmission: Manual
Notes: (none)
Paint: Colibri Green Original: Rabbit Roof: Sand > White USA April 1, A-11340 Convertible 1980 L Interior: PC Last/Current: 2016 New Hampshire, USA Transmission: Manual Notes: 80,950 miles as of 3/2016; For sale in 2016 for $5995 despite rust, oil leaks, CV leaks, bad carpet, seam tears in rear seat.
Paint: Alpine White Original: Rabbit Roof: Sand Arizona, USA April A-12116 Convertible 1980 L Interior: PJ Last/Current: Massachusetts, USA Transmission: Manual
Notes: (none)
Paint: Lemon Yellow Original: Roof: Black USA April Rabbit A-12822 1980 Convertible Interior: PA Last/Current: USA Transmission: Manual
Notes: (none)
Paint: Green Original: Roof: Black USA April Rabbit A-13102 1980 Convertible Interior: PA Last/Current: 2015 Oregon, USA Transmission: ?
Notes: (none)
Paint: Colibri Green Original: Rabbit Roof: Sand Washington, USA April A-13418 Convertible 1980 L Interior: PB Last/Current: 2015 Washington, USA Transmission: Manual Notes: Currently in the process of slow minor restoration including new top, upgraded suspension, replacing rusty panels and spots, restoring broken down seats and carpet, wiring upgrades, and other minor fixes. Reliable daily driver; still under 100k and all-around fun car. Paint: Brazil Brown Metallic Original: Rabbit Roof: Sand N. Carolina, USA April A-14238 Convertible 1980 L Interior: PB Last/Current: Michigan, USA Transmission: Manual Notes: This car was originally my mom's. I was with her when she bought it, brand new, out of the dealer showroom. I was in it for the test drive and the ride home. I drove the car many times over the years and bought it in 2006. Paint: Alpine White Original: Rabbit Roof: Black Michigan, USA April A-14265 Convertible 1980 L Interior: PA Last/Current: 7/2020 Michigan, USA Transmission: Manual
Notes: Purchased in January of 2020 with 70k original miles. I'm just planning to do a little suspension work and fix a few small things.
Paint: Alpine White Original: Roof: Black London, England April Golf A-15051 1980 Cabriolet Interior: ? Last/Current: 2016 Co. Meath, Ireland Transmission: Manual Notes: It states on the log book 25th anniversary model. Is this usual? I know it denotes the 25th year of Karmann Works. Any info would be helpful. [Ed. note: First I've heard of this. Karmann began in 1901 and their contract with VW began in 1949… both of which are beyond the 25-year mark by 1980. The 25th Anniversary in 1980 would put the year as 1955; Ghia production began, millionth Beetle built, and VWoA was formed… only significances for 1955 I could find. Perhaps it was dealer anniversary?] Paint: Indiana Red Metallic Original: Roof: Sand USA April Rabbit A-15379 1980 Convertible Interior: EK Last/Current: Washington, USA Transmission: Manual
Notes: (none)
Paint: Diamond Silver Metallic Original: Roof: Black Oregon, USA April Rabbit A-15652 1980 Convertible Interior: PH Last/Current: 2014 California, USA Transmission: Manual
Notes: 133,348 miles as of May 2014
Paint: Pearl or Platinum Met. Original: Golf Roof: Black Belgium April A-15744 Cabriolet 1980 GLI Interior: Black Recaro Last/Current: 9/2021 Belgium Transmission: Manual
Notes: Restoring it.
Paint: Mars Red Original: Roof: Black USA June Rabbit A-16101 1980 Convertible Interior: PA Last/Current: 2013 Oregon, USA Transmission: Manual
Notes: (none)
Paint: Diamond Silver > Primer Original:
Virginia, USA June Rabbit Roof: Black A-16355 1980 Convertible Last/Current: 2016 Interior: PA > blue Virginia, USA
Transmission: Manual Notes: 300,OOO+ miles original motor and trans. Paint: Indiana Red Metallic Original: Golf Roof: Black France July A-16559 Cabriolet 1980 GLS Interior: Brown Last/Current: 2014 France Transmission: Manual
Notes: (none)
Paint: Mars Red Original: Roof: White ? July Rabbit A-17325 1980 Convertible Interior: Gray & black Last/Current: Alaska, USA Transmission: Manual Notes: ABA engine, 4K trans, 84 GTI wheels, 92 Golf front seats
Paint: Colibri Green > Blue Original: Roof: Black USA July Rabbit A-17524 1980 Convertible Interior: KC sports; PB rear Last/Current: 2012 Washington, USA Transmission: Manual
Notes: Another car rescued from the crusher; it has been driven 329,975 miles; 1.6L swapped to a 1.8L
Paint: Diamond Silver Metallic Original: Rabbit Roof: Black USA July A-17596 Convertible 1980 L Interior: EK Last/Current: 2015 Massachusetts, USA Transmission: Manual Notes: Purchased this car in what my mechanic said "one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel". Purchased 2/23/14 with intentions of a full restoration. By the way, I love your site! According to your story about seeing a 1980 or 1981 Silver Rabbit with a black top and wanting that car... pretty sure that's the model year and color combo I have [ed. note: I wanted that VW model, but not that color combo ;)]. I saved this one from the junkyard and over time plan to restore it. Verrry slowwwwly. Paint: River Blue Original: Roof: Black England July 9, Golf A-18044 1980 Cabriolet Interior: Black Last/Current: 2016 Victoria, Australia Transmission: Manual Notes: The car was purchased 14 years ago full of rust but mechanical good, the car has been restored and painted with all its original parts and colour ( 2014 to 2016 restoration). The engine was in the car GX008875 is out of a Golf 1984- 1988. The car is now on club registration with Volksclub Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Paint: Lemon Yellow Original: Roof: Beige Arizona, USA July Rabbit A-18098 1980 Convertible Interior: EV Last/Current: 2013 Arizona, USA Transmission: Manual Notes: We bought our CONEJA (Spanish for female rabbit) June of 1981, my wife drove it for years, then our daughter through high school and college and then I drove while starting our business. The engine was rebuilt in frame in 1995, we stored it behind our garage for eleven years and now we are restoring it to tow behind our motor home. Paint: Indiana Red Met. Original: Roof: Sand California, USA July Rabbit A-18267 1980 Convertible Interior: PJ Last/Current: 2015 California, USA Transmission: Manual Notes: 43,383 miles as of 3/2015
Paint: Alpine White Original: Roof: White UK July Golf A-18488 1980 Cabriolet Interior: Black/Gray Last/Current: 2013 Leicestershire, UK Transmission: Automatic Notes: Car has been off the road since 2007, but has been dry stored. Just a few small jobs for MOT this week (May 2013).
Paint: Colibri Green Original: Rabbit Roof: Sand USA A-????? ? Convertible L Interior: PB Last/Current: 2012 Wisconsin, USA Transmission: Manual
Notes: (none)
Paint: Blue Original: Roof: Sand USA Rabbit A-????? ? Convertible Interior: ? Last/Current: 2010 S. Carolina, USA Transmission: Manual Notes: (none) Paint: Mars Red Original: Roof: Black USA Rabbit A-????? ? Convertible March Interior: ? Last/Current: 2016 Oregon, USA Transmission: ? Notes: At Pick-N-Pull in South Portland, OR in March 2016. If anyone in the area can get me the VIN, that'd be awesome!
Total Manuals: 41 Total Automatics: 1
Total Entries: 48