This 1981 Volkswagen Jetta coupe was modified in the 1980s and 90s by a prior owner, who reportedly used the European Jetta GTi as inspiration. A 2.0-liter Audi 3A block was mated to a solid-lifter cylinder head and a G-grind camshaft, and it was paired with a Rabbit GTI five-speed manual transaxle. Additional modifications include a Leistritz exhaust system, H&R coilovers, 15″ BBS RM wheels, and 16V brake components in addition to European bumpers, Hella horns, König front seats, and a MOMO steering wheel. Finished in Mexico Beige over a tan and brown interior, the car is further equipped with a sunroof, a power antenna, and an Audiobahn cassette stereo. Previously registered in California, the vehicle was purchased by its current owner in 2003 and relocated to Washington State. The timing belt was replaced in 2021, and the oil was changed in preparation for the sale. Showing 15k miles, this Jetta is now offered on dealer consignment in Oregon with parts and service records, spare parts, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Washington title.
The car is finished in Mexico Beige with black trim and body-side moldings. Volkswagen European-specification bumpers and Hella E-code headlights have been fitted, and additional exterior details include a sunroof, a power antenna, a heated rear window, and GLI and 2.0 badging. Close-up photos of the finish are provided in the gallery below.
Silver-finished 15″ BBS RM alloy wheels are wrapped in 195/45 Toyo Extensa HP II tires. The suspension has been modified with H&R Street Performance coilovers and Neuspeed sway bars, and Scirocco 16V braking components have been fitted along with a cross-drilled rotor at each corner.
König bolstered front seats are upholstered in tan leather, and the door panels and rear bench are trimmed to match. Additional appointments include an Audiobahn AM/FM/cassette stereo connected to Concord speakers as well as a heater and defroster, MOMO pedal covers, a Wolfsburg-logo leather shift knob, and a bank of auxiliary switches added to the center console.
The MOMO steering wheel wears a brown leather wrap and features a Wolfsburg-logo horn button. It frames a VDO 85-mph speedometer, a coolant-temperature gauge, and a MotoMeter 7k-rpm tachometer with an inset fuel-level gauge. Additional VDO gauges for vacuum, temperature, and pressure are housed in the center console. The six-digit odometer shows 15k miles.
The 2.0-liter inline-four was assembled in 1988-89 using a replacement Audi 80 3A block, Volkswagen JH solid-lifter cylinder head, and G-grind camshaft. An ABD Racing Big-Bore intake system, a Setrab 13-row oil cooler, a dual downpipe, and a Leistritz no-catalyst exhaust system have been installed, as have braided stainless-steel lines, a Neuspeed strut-tower brace, and chrome-plated valve and belt covers. The timing belt was replaced in 2021, and the oil was most recently changed in May 2024. Cylinder compression was measured at that time, and the results can be viewed in the gallery.
Power is routed to the front wheels through a replacement Rabbit GTI five-speed manual transaxle.
A color-matching Zender front valance and side skirts are included in the sale.
The Carfax report is free of accident or damage entries.