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.
NEED MORE DETAILED INFORMATION? CALL US AND WE WILL HELP ANY WAY
POSSIBLE!
1-877-422-1570
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