My last personal project. I needed a new winter beater.
81 diesel rabbit
Now has 1.6l turbo diesel which would have been a rare option in 83-84. It's about as correct as possible in the engine bay. Also has disc brakes all around as taken from a 16v scirocco. My first paint in the bay and fenders.
16 days after paint it was on the road. Rebuilt trans myself also. And the front nose is now a first generation Jetta with European lights.
Yeah paint don't match but it was $150gal with hardener.
Car was free.
Entire drive line is new or rebuilt with only $420 spent on parts. I have too many parts in the stash.
Paint supplies were another $750
Not bad for basically a New car. But it don't have a cupholder.