Juan Ragusa has always had a soft spot for Volkswagens, and a special love for Mk1 Caddy models. When he found his 1982 Volkswagen Caddy in pretty rough shape, he knew he had to buy it and save it. After countless hours of hard work, the Caddy has been transformed into a show-worthy example of VW's strange little truck.
Owner: Juan Ragusa
Location: Coral Springs, FL
Vehicle: 1982 Volkswagen Caddy
Horsepower: 120 (estimated)
Club: N/A
SOCIAL
Facebook: Juan Ragusa
Instagram: @jmragusa
Photography by @bigapplemagic, Juan Ragusa.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
2.0 ABA
Dual Weber DCOE 40s
MS 6al ignition
EXHAUST
Custom exhaust
WHEELS & TIRES
Carline CM2 wheels - 15x8.5 +15 (f), 15x8.5 +10 (r)
BRAKES
Volkswagen GTI Mk2 brakes
Hawk brake pads
Wilwood custom master cylinder
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Air Lift Performance front struts
Custom 4-link rear suspension
Air Lift 6H management
EXTERIOR
Lotus British Racing Green paint
Euro front end
Euro front bumper
Euro trim
Euro fitted rear bumper
Custom bed strips
Custom bed net
LIGHTING
Euro front crosshairs
Shaved side markers
INTERIOR
e3customs custom interior
BMW E90 seats w/ green french stitching and Porsche Houndstooth inserts
Renown steering wheel w/ white/green stitching
AUDIO & MULTIMEDA
Bluetooth receiver
Under dash subwoofer
Pioneer speakers
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
"The engine bay fully polished and the floairride tank on the bed, it just makes the truck."
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
"Not sure, maybe jumping to 16-inch wheels."
SHOPS/MECHANICS
e3customs
COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS
Eurotripper - Best Engine, Best Air Ride Setup
Stancenation - Best of Show
