Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1973 Volkswagen Thing
for purchase. Originally developed for the West German Army, the
Type 181 was also sold to the public, as the Kurierwagen in West
Germany, the Trekker (RHD Type 182) in the United Kingdom, the
Thing in the United States (1973-74), the Safari in Mexico and
South America, and Pescaccia in Italy. Civilian sales ended after
model year 1980. The Thing was then marketed to Americans boasting
about its off-road capabilities, which wasn't very convincing to
buyers here. The Thing did capture the desire from buyers as a
quirky import that very few other people had. Today, its retro and
unique look screams summer beach cruiser and its rarity makes it a
really cool collector's item.
This '73 VW Thing in Sunflower Yellow was imported and rarely used.
Only seeing time on the road as a fair-weather summer cruiser. It
is powered by the original 1.6L flat 4-cylinder engine paired with
a 4-speed manual transmission. It featured bucket seats, am/fm
radio, soft convertible top, and more. This model, as North
American models were, was built in the Puebla, Mexico plant and
then imported in to Michigan. When someone is looking for a Thing
that is a highly original example, this beauty is the one to find!
Please call or email for more details!
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
