Vehicle Description
A wonderful find at a truly reasonable price! This very solid VW
Type 181 is loaded with all the right attributes and is
mechanically ready to enjoy immediately! Whether you are looking
for a superb driver for a beach getaway or one ready to improve to
original, factory standards, this example fulfills any
requirements! This final year 1974 Volkswagen Thing is believed to
be an original Acapulco Edition still finished in correct White
exterior with a matching White & Blue piped interior! No longer
fitted with a stripped bimini top, but instead fitted with an
auxiliary fiberglass hardtop instead! The body is in remarkable
condition with the factory weld and rivet marks easily visible just
about everywhere you look! Powered by an AM-code 1600cc
horizontally-opposed 4 cylinder with single PICT-3 style carburetor
and 4-speed manual transmission! Options include EMPI short throw
shifter, quad-tipped exhaust system, alternator charging, front &
rear seatbelts, folding windshield with washer, 2-speed wipers,
dual exterior mirrors, chromed bumpers, updated 15 steel wheels
with newer BF Goodrich Radial T/A raised white letter tires, and
heater/defrost! Accessories include Pioneer AM/FM/CD player with 2
door speakers, and fully carpeted interior with rubber floor mats!
This Thing is an extremely sharp example that is ready to be
enjoyed immediately! It was exclusively serviced in Ohio by
Volkswagen specialists German Autowerks while with its former owner
through March 2015. This included routine inspections, valve
adjustments, oil changes, and tune ups. It received all new front &
rear brake cylinders & shoes in September 2013 along with new
alternator, and a fresh progressive carburetor in May 2013. The
exterior body has been repainted in the distant past and continues
to be of a driver quality standard, along with a cosmetically
restored interior with some improvements to add additional comfort
and sound insulation. The paint found under the hood & trunk
remains all original. Since March of 2015, it has been owned and
maintained by a local St. Louis Blues hockey star, and always
garage kept. It will come with recent service records dating back
to August 2012 along with factory side curtains, and original gear
jack but no spare tire. It will be sold mileage exempt. Please feel
free to call with any questions or additional photo requests.
Thanks for looking!