2 75 Swallowtails found...
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2 75 Swallowtails found...
I know this is stateside, but I thought I would share.
My wife and I were out cruising the countryside here in Michigan when I spotted a small tail light Rabbit/Golf sitting behind a barn.
Had her pull into the driveway at this abandoned residence, get out to look and actually find 2 2 door Swallowtail Rabbits. Been sitting for 23 plus years.
Fiesta Orange is the color of both. Nearly identical cars. 100% complete and original cars.
Got the name from mailbox and with a little help from the internet I was able to track down the owner and made a phone call. They are mine.
Will get pics of where they were found and currently sitting. Also will get pics up once I get them home. I was like a kid in a candy store when I found them.
This will be 3 Swallowtail Rabbits.
Dennis
My wife and I were out cruising the countryside here in Michigan when I spotted a small tail light Rabbit/Golf sitting behind a barn.
Had her pull into the driveway at this abandoned residence, get out to look and actually find 2 2 door Swallowtail Rabbits. Been sitting for 23 plus years.
Fiesta Orange is the color of both. Nearly identical cars. 100% complete and original cars.
Got the name from mailbox and with a little help from the internet I was able to track down the owner and made a phone call. They are mine.
Will get pics of where they were found and currently sitting. Also will get pics up once I get them home. I was like a kid in a candy store when I found them.
This will be 3 Swallowtail Rabbits.
Dennis
3 1975 Swallowtail rabbits
1 1977 Rabbit Diesel 58,9xx og miles
1 1979 Rabbit Turbo Diesel
1 1977 Rabbit Diesel 58,9xx og miles
1 1979 Rabbit Turbo Diesel
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I know it is worthless without pics. That is why I said I would post pics when I go back.
It was raining pretty steady when found and didn't have a good camera at the time…. Sorry!
It was raining pretty steady when found and didn't have a good camera at the time…. Sorry!
3 1975 Swallowtail rabbits
1 1977 Rabbit Diesel 58,9xx og miles
1 1979 Rabbit Turbo Diesel
1 1977 Rabbit Diesel 58,9xx og miles
1 1979 Rabbit Turbo Diesel
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If I could, I would.
I was really surprised to find them!! 8O
I was really surprised to find them!! 8O
3 1975 Swallowtail rabbits
1 1977 Rabbit Diesel 58,9xx og miles
1 1979 Rabbit Turbo Diesel
1 1977 Rabbit Diesel 58,9xx og miles
1 1979 Rabbit Turbo Diesel
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wow! what a great find, well done buddy, look forward to seeing them, Rich
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a great find , well spotted.......look forward to the pics, will you save them or break them ?
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Haven't decided on redoing them or parting them out yet.
Hopefully they aren't too far gone.
Hopefully they aren't too far gone.
3 1975 Swallowtail rabbits
1 1977 Rabbit Diesel 58,9xx og miles
1 1979 Rabbit Turbo Diesel
1 1977 Rabbit Diesel 58,9xx og miles
1 1979 Rabbit Turbo Diesel
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amazing.
its great when you find a bargain
its great when you find a bargain
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No need to be jealous... I just got lucky. Mk1 gods were definitely present.
3 1975 Swallowtail rabbits
1 1977 Rabbit Diesel 58,9xx og miles
1 1979 Rabbit Turbo Diesel
1 1977 Rabbit Diesel 58,9xx og miles
1 1979 Rabbit Turbo Diesel
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Pics of the STs. Beyond saving….
Different ST swoops..
Shame…
Different ST swoops..
Shame…
3 1975 Swallowtail rabbits
1 1977 Rabbit Diesel 58,9xx og miles
1 1979 Rabbit Turbo Diesel
1 1977 Rabbit Diesel 58,9xx og miles
1 1979 Rabbit Turbo Diesel
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no way beyond saving
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Cool find! Save the camper as well! Send me the side markers? And maybe a set of bumpers?
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I totally plan on getting them back to the house. Too many sweet parts on these cars to let them sit and rust the rest of the way away.
I don't think getting rid of parts will be a problem. too many requests already….
I don't think getting rid of parts will be a problem. too many requests already….
3 1975 Swallowtail rabbits
1 1977 Rabbit Diesel 58,9xx og miles
1 1979 Rabbit Turbo Diesel
1 1977 Rabbit Diesel 58,9xx og miles
1 1979 Rabbit Turbo Diesel
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both the filler caps are better than mine. There was a build on here of something much worse than these. just give them away to the right man! The right man is all it takes.
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Im glad I hadnt seen these! I honestly dont think I could have just left them...
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