Vehicle Description
The Volkswagen Thing originated as a German runabout military
vehicle known as the "Kubelwagen"...Kubel meaning "bucket" and
Wagen meaning "Car". A name, which is quite fitting for the design.
The Thing was only called "The Thing" in North America where it
went on sale in 1973; elsewhere it was known as the Trekker, the
Safari or simply Type 181. Spartan by design, the Thing became
quite popular in the US market as it appealed especially to the
youth. The Thing cost only $2,775.00 dollars making it affordable
to the American public. To this day, the quirky Thing, is
recognizable and popular among motoring enthusiasts.
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this cheeky 1973 Volkswagen
Thing for your consideration. Originally from Mexico, this Thing is
finished in a lovely shade of Laguna Blue and is overall in very
nice shape. The body is nice and generally clean although there is
a bit of surface rust seen in some seems and in the inner fenders.
It has black painted bumpers, 14in painted steel wheels with brand
new BFGoodrich all terrain tires, black cloth top, and side
curtains. The current owner has had the vehicle for around ten
years now and says the hood was repainted, windshield replaced, and
routine servicing at Munks Motor Classics in Waterford Michigan.
The interior is very spartan but in good condition. Black vinyl
seats are in good shape and the vehicle has floor mats and working
windshield wipers.
This little Thing drives very well and would make the perfect
summer beach vehicle. Cheerful and easy to fix, its no wonder that
these little Things are so revered! Comes with lots of service
history and two keys.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including undercarriage 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.