The reason I bought a Cabby in the first place.

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The reason I bought a Cabby in the first place.

Post by CalAltaDubber »

Back when I was in the service and living in Germany, I became interested in buying a Cabby.

A guy I knew named John had one and was thinking of selling it. So I went to have a look.

It was an '84, and had an automatic. I did drive it. I liked the car so much, I decided to buy a new one instead. John decided to keep his.
That's when I bought "Topless Bunny".

Fast forward 20 years, I'm looking for a suitable project car, and low and behold, what do I find? You guessed it, John's old car. I decided to buy another one to create "Posh Bunny".

Well John's old car is for sale again. Somewhere I think I should buy it, but I have nowhere for it.

Here it is:

Just a note, Kamz you might find this interesting. When John bought the car, he ordered it at a German dealership. The car was built to Canadian specs, but was delivered with a GOLF badge on the trunk lid as opposed to a Rabbit badge that Canadian delivered cars had.
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Phil

'87 Cabriolet, "Topless Bunny"
'88 Cabriolet, "Posh Bunny"
'04 Golf
'12 Golf Wagon TDI
'69 Manx type Dune Buggy (New Toy)

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Re: The reason I bought a Cabby in the first place.

Post by kamzcab86 »

That's fate knocking on your door, Phil. The car is saying, "Phil! Please buy me this time and make me look pretty again! Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease!! Third time's a charm, yes?" :wink: :mrgreen:

Interesting story, indeed. And, maybe the factory ran out of "Rabbit" badges that day? :P
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