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Just the Facts

I have owned this pickup since the summer of 2017. This is my second such vehicle.

I purchased it locally from the son-in-law of the original owner. The original owner was an aircraft bombardier during WWII. Shortly before he passed away, he gifted the truck to his son-in-law, who really did not want it. He hung on to it until his father-in-law passed away, out of respect for how much he loved the truck.


He provided a folder full of receipts and service records. Along with the original owners manual and window sticker. All of wlhich goes with the truck.


This truck is a 1982 model, 5 speed, 1.6 liter diesel, with factory AC, which works great, and is topped with a nice pickup cover.

Shortly before I purchased it, the previous owner had a complete head overhaul and the injector pump rebuilt. Both done at the same time by a relatively local VW specialist shop. It had been almost exactly 1000 miles since the work was done. As soon as I purchased it, I re-torqued the head bolts, as specified by the Bentley service manual, which is included with the truck.


Since purchasing the vehicle, I have done the following repairs/updates, over the last 3 years:


  • Replaced all four shock absorbers and CV axle boots, and greased the joints

  • Replaced the tie rods

  • Replaced the entire undercarriage shift linkage

  • Did a Brake job

  • Rebuilt vacuum pump

  • Replaced throttle cable

  • Replaced battery

  • Replaced alternator - which has a lifetime warranty at O'Reilly Auto Parts

  • Replaced Radio with Kenwood Tuner

    • Tuner is AM/FM with CD player, USB input and has a remote control

  • Replaced all 4 speakers with Pioneer Speakers


I purchased truck with approximately 108,000 miles.

It now has 116,000.

It cruises easily at 60-70 mph with no vibration.

It starts instantly after the glow plugs cycle.


I actually love driving it. I would not hesitate to head out on any road trip with this vehicle. However, due to lots of arthritus in my hips and knees, I need to let someone else enjoy this truck.


It comes complete with the original owners manual, window sticker and lots of receipts showing loving care.


I'm asking only $7,500. I have had several people tell me I should ask $10K.

Is it perfect? No. Is it a pleasure to drive? Yes. Is it currently reliable? Absolutely. Is it a "daily driver"? It certainly is!!


It is locally available in Ooltewah, TN. Call me to arrange a viewing and test drive: (916) 792-6976 (I know, that's a CA number, but I live in Ooltewah.) Call between the hours of 8:00 am and 10:00 pm, Sunday through Friday.