Under The Hood: SKRRT! MK1 Rabbit

SKRRT! is a revolving style beer series that showcases and celebrates Minnesota-built automotive communities.

1978 Volkswagen MK1 Rabbit

Owner: Aaron Stehly

“The car is a 1978 with a special kit motor from the 80s manufactured by a company called Oettinger (900 built in the world). The engine has been hand polished or painted flame red to match the interior. Color is Biarritz White from the Porsche color palette. Everything has been smoothed or minimized as traditional Hotrods did, and the car takes inspiration from a mix of Singer Porsches and traditional Americana.”

Engine: Oettinger 2.0L 16v 4-cylinder w/ individual throttle bodies, 268 cams, dry sump oil system, stainless steel header, 2.25 stainless exhaust, 02S six-speed transmission w/ limited slip differential

Exterior: PorscheBiarritz White, extended fenders, chromed euro bumpers, swallowtail hood, hatch, rear panels and grille

Interior: GTS Classics Vallelunga seats, full re-trim in Moore & Giles flame red leather, houndstooth cloth, smoothed and exposed exhaust tunnel

Suspension: Air suspension, tubular control arms, narrowed rear suspension beam, performance front and rear anti-roll bars

Wheels:  Image Wheels Billet 60 15×8″ front, 15×9″ rear, color matched in Flame Red

Props to the local shops!
Paint by Chase at Vescios Customs in Rogers, MN.

Interior by Sean at Top Stitch in Watertown, MN.

Chrome and polishing by Joe Deter’s Metal Finishing in New Hope, MN.