Classic Mk1 for sale: Kermit the Rabbit

Kermit the Rabbit. This particular car is in my own personal top five three VW's of all time, without a doubt. It was first built and paraded around the magazine circuit back in the early 90's, appearing in European Car in the October 1993 issue. Looking back on it, it was really quite a combination of 80's styling with a 90's sensibility. It has the 80's inspired ABD Racing kit, the 80's ATS wheels, but a more 90's sort of color palette and feel. Sorta smoothed out, yet sorta not. I love it.

At the moment this car is listed as being for sale on VW Vortex. The owner says the car has been in storage since 2001, and judging by the time capsule appearance there is little reason to doubt that. The asking price is a modest, in my opinion, $4000. As the owner says, he's offering it for such a relatively low price because the engine hasn't been turned over even once in that 8 year period. It should be ok, but even if it isn't it wouldn't be a pricey one to fix. 8v CIS simplicty at its best. (check out the fully adjustable camber plates...those will eventually be residing in the Scirocco)


This car, by the way, is Signal Green. I think it may have tipped my hand in that direction with regards to Scirocco Madness. It's clearly a raging dead heat on the old poll up there (8 votes! yeah!) but for me it's down to Mexico Blue (the old ball and chain's favorite...just kidding Melody!) and Signal Green (my favorite). So consider this Rabbit a blue print of sorts for the direction we plan to go in. I think there are worse sources of inspiration. Check out more pics on the Wolfsburg RS Flickr page, as usual.

_WRS