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For Sale: 1973 Volkswagen Thing in Denver , Colorado

Vehicle Description


Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1973 Volkswagen Thing.

HISTORY
The Volkswagen Type 181 is a two-wheel drive, four-door, convertible, manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 1968 to 1983. Originally developed for the West German Army, the Type 181 was also sold to the public, as the Kurierwagen ("courier car") 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.
Source: Wikipedia.com

SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION

EXTERIOR
-Dry Texas Thing
-New factory color paint!
-Rare TWO YEAR production / US Import. (1 of 8000 1973)
-Four brand new tires
-Rare original 14" Steel VW wheels. Sanded and painted factory silver
-New hubcaps
-Vintage "THING" decal on Rocker
-New bumpers front and rear
-New wipers
-Complete latching convertible skeleton top

INTERIOR
-Correct VW style seats
-Original dash
-Original gauges
-Solid original floors and battery tray!

MECHANICAL
-VW 1600 CC. New carburetor
-New braking system. (All four)
-New aftermarket EMPI quiet pack exhaust. New exhaust header seals

DISCLOSURE
-COSMETIC
-There are a few chips / imperfections in the paint (See detailed pictures)
-Age showing on weather stripping (See detailed pictures)
-Imperfections in convertible top (See detailed pictures)

-MECHANICAL
Please refer to the 28 point inspection report located in the photos above.
For more details on any disclosure items please see contact a sales agent today at 1-877-422-1570.

The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing daily. They are not making any more and, therefore, they are becoming more rare by the day. Buy one complete and ensure your investment for the future. An excellent investment and something you can enjoy daily. Collectible vintage vehicles have historically appreciated at a rate greater than that stock market, gold and other arts and collectibles as documented by many articles and auction result tracking.
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Vehicle Details

  • 1973 Volkswagen Thing
  • Listing ID: CC-1180611
  • Price: $12,900
  • Location:Denver , Colorado
  • Year:1973
  • Make:Volkswagen
  • Model:Thing
  • Exterior Color:Orange
  • Interior Color:Black
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Odometer:44000
  • Stock Number:CTP2276
  • VIN:1832841055E
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