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

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Volkswagen Rabbit: ABANDONED In Barn for 28 Years! Satisfying Car Detailing Restoration Today, we tackle the interior & exterior of a MK1 Volkswagen Rabbit that is covered in dirt and debris that hasn't been detailed in years that will require us to pressure wash the entire exterior, followed by a wash, clay bar and then polishing the paint to bring back its shine and a full interior detail including mold removal! If you find our videos satisfying or motivating make sure you hit subscribe! #barnfind #carcleaning #detailing #cleaning #restoration
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@WDDetailing 2 ай бұрын

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@Rip-Jeff.. 2 ай бұрын

1th

@bealzibub4002 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

Y’all could be a vw rabbit car game

@evaristobravo7633 2 ай бұрын

Tñliñ❤😅😊

@clintonsager2233 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

Not surprised nothing is built better in the US.

@WilliamtHIII 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@vincentsadan1938 2 ай бұрын

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.

@ericwhiteside9806 2 ай бұрын

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

@mexicanspec 2 ай бұрын

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

@user-ht1xu4gv2u Ай бұрын

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

@ScrappersDetailing 2 ай бұрын

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

@alanaudi640 2 ай бұрын

Exactly 👌🏻👏🏻

@coryunlisted-2 2 ай бұрын

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

@RyanBassForLife Ай бұрын

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

@josephhidayat4722 Ай бұрын

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

@krusher74 15 күн бұрын

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

@jaycallahan9696 2 ай бұрын

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

@beachgirl2121 Ай бұрын

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?

@truthteller8459 2 ай бұрын

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?

@sloanketteringgg 2 ай бұрын

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.😂

@OsbornTramain 2 ай бұрын

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!!!!

@saratrivette2439 2 ай бұрын

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

@WDDetailing 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Sara! We love our OG’s 😇

@funkenstien1155 21 күн бұрын

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

@davidearrigone9411 2 ай бұрын

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

@demondpenalver Ай бұрын

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

@PilotUlli 2 ай бұрын

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

@intolerant_left 2 ай бұрын

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

@phoebedavies4383 2 ай бұрын

Loved the golf ball gear knob 😁

@williamcap2236 2 ай бұрын

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

@808SSCamaro 2 ай бұрын

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

@JT-LV 2 ай бұрын

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!

@user-fw9ze3tk5u 2 ай бұрын

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

@thatinsaneshelbyguy5722 Ай бұрын

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

@thatinsaneshelbyguy5722 Ай бұрын

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

@user-lx8nc6is7m 2 ай бұрын

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

@christophermason3191 2 ай бұрын

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

@mattpipes5106 2 ай бұрын

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 KZfaq 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!

@steviesaidso 2 ай бұрын

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.

@reneebk1999 27 күн бұрын

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

@ronnietalarchyk-kh3pq 2 ай бұрын

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!

@tanyasegerstrom1886 2 ай бұрын

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

@kccohouse9788 2 ай бұрын

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.

@scotterman7951 Ай бұрын

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

@grantmelcher1830 2 ай бұрын

Cleaned up amazing! Great job!!!

@thebrownthomascrown917 2 ай бұрын

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.

@urosmarkovic4701 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@frysiandude Ай бұрын

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

@RogueA.I. 2 ай бұрын

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

@schrodingerscat8621 Ай бұрын

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!!!

@ImpalaDadde 2 ай бұрын

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

@Magicmaetti 2 ай бұрын

💪👀✌

@johncornell3665 2 ай бұрын

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

@troysatterfield8817 27 күн бұрын

Great save good job

@drw4338 2 ай бұрын

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

@affordablevs Ай бұрын

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 KZfaqr that could get it running and driving? Just an idea....

@richroggio 2 ай бұрын

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

@willpiers2063 2 ай бұрын

not going to lie. i thought that floor mat was black honestly. absolutly love the rabbits. i would love to restore one after i restore my 89 chevy s-10

@hamishcruden7623 2 ай бұрын

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!

@jamesmcgee9279 2 ай бұрын

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

@mlweiss8503 2 ай бұрын

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

@RhapsodyBD 2 ай бұрын

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?

@st1291 2 ай бұрын

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!

@threeer02 2 ай бұрын

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!

@AnalogueKid2112 2 ай бұрын

Love to see these old Rabbits cleaned up

@user-fp4nq4tr7p 2 ай бұрын

What a gem

@seanscott685 2 ай бұрын

Anazing job guys! Well done.

@DudeSuperDude 2 ай бұрын

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

@oscarwilde5473 2 ай бұрын

What a beautiful turn-around!

@mehmetkarakis6131 2 ай бұрын

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

@karthikvinod3810 2 ай бұрын

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

@PreshanDieselMac Ай бұрын

I love these cars...I'm currently building a mk1...it's so weird,I was actually looking for a video on how to wash and detail a mk1 that was standing for some time.. Wow the synchronicities of the universe is on point

@danielheartsill4269 2 ай бұрын

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.

@airtimer2958 2 ай бұрын

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!

@richardgarcia9626 2 ай бұрын

Wow, that paint really popped when you guys were done💯💯

@paulinho6281 2 ай бұрын

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

@teee4532 2 ай бұрын

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

@marqueshawatts5383 2 ай бұрын

That was good man you guys worked your butts off 💪🏽💪🏽🙏🏽

@shatfield725 Ай бұрын

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.

@pingle37 2 ай бұрын

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

@geo2cv6tron14 2 ай бұрын

The before / after is really really impressive 🤩👍

@kyliandc9276 2 ай бұрын

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

@garyfeltus9801 2 ай бұрын

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 .

@zanesutherland406 2 ай бұрын

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.

@dalegereaux1863 2 ай бұрын

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. 👍😁

@biskogrigorov3666 2 ай бұрын

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

@Nick-xe7ek 2 ай бұрын

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

@thatplantdude7492 2 ай бұрын

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

@pkday1082 2 ай бұрын

That would be a waste of a good motor 😂😂

@kristian.2545 2 ай бұрын

You guys are cool, really satisfying videos! And ofc hello from Estonia!

@miket2354 Ай бұрын

I love the mk1 a this channel is awesome!

@spacefacegaming 2 ай бұрын

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

@Spike9803 2 ай бұрын

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

@gregklappauf6621 2 ай бұрын

Just bought some Puro Car Care, can’t wait to try it out.

@ouiji1963 2 ай бұрын

Another great video guys. Congratulations on the product launch 🙂

@WDDetailing 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@davidgallagher9962 2 ай бұрын

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

@jobtry Ай бұрын

I was told about your channel by another youtuber (Dumpster Diving Momma of 2) and WOW was she right !!! Your videos are awesome and your work transforming vehicles is 1st class !!!

@Trouba315 2 ай бұрын

I am looking forward for Supra detailing so bad! I love this classic (nowadays) japan car. Such beast! BTW There is a lot of work and dedication behind every car you have done.

@der_kluger_gunther8391 2 ай бұрын

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.

@hvdw45 Ай бұрын

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

@krutonvw 2 ай бұрын

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

@rrsreqdeeq1807 2 ай бұрын

thank you guys for the awsome content and hope that the new product of yours sell well again thanks for the effort hope y'all get a great day, peace ❣✌

@KevinLavorgna 2 ай бұрын

I had 3 pickups! (Still have 1) i loved my ‘80 pick up, that thing never let me down, i took it to car shows and people loved that thing. Sold it a few years back but it was great.

@alexandernevalainen 2 ай бұрын

If I had to swap an engine into that car it would probably be either a VW 1.9TD or a 1.9TDI as the N/A engines are gutless, I love the simplicity of the old VW diesels as they are great and fun for learning how to fix and maintain cars. My firs car is a 1990 Golf MK2 CL Diesel and when the original engine got worn out, my stepbrother put a 1.9TD AAZ engine in it and it runs great, you get really far on one tank of diesel. the car has now somewhere above 540 000 kilometers on the odometer, I learnt how to wrench on cars from it but sadly now the rust has become a big problem. when winter ends i will work on it again!

@SandS-Mobile-Detailing 2 ай бұрын

Purchased a gallon of puro today, looking forward to using it

@tnvols25 Ай бұрын

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

@patricksmith3135 2 ай бұрын

I loved this episode . I used to drive a VW Rabbit Diesel 4 door about the same color. Great car and economical albeit you did not sneak up on anyone while driving it!

@Abigail84033 2 ай бұрын

Cool video as always! Thanks guys!!!

@diedruckwerkstattodenthal8697 2 ай бұрын

I had many Volkswagen Golf in my live. I am just working on a Golf II from 88. I would change the engine to a turbo diesel engine. This has 70 horses and goes much better 👍 Greetings from Germany Ralph

@skunkapegarage1694 2 ай бұрын

That is so awesome!!! I love volkswagens. I would love to find a lot like that.

@DH_5464 2 ай бұрын

The American Golf/Rabbit kinda looks like a Yugo :P

@troysatterfield8817 27 күн бұрын

I owned one 😂 I couldn't remember what it was called but after googling it Yes also it was a good running car No Regrets

@troysatterfield8817 27 күн бұрын

Also had a Volkswagen scirocco at the time it was easy to get rid of the ugo only because it was fast AF Plus then I had a few nice older American cars so there you go 🤔😳