Vehicle Description
This 1974 Volkswagen Thing is a cool classic that was restored to
be a true sunny day friend. It's distinct inside and out, and it's
even in the well-finished and upgraded engine bay. So dig into all
the interesting features and great upgrades on this
always-memorable VW.
Volkswagen's Type 181 was only offered in the USA for two shorty
years, so all of them are rare. But you can also instantly tell
this one has been given extra attention to give it the crisp look
of good care and a solid investment in the right places, right down
to the rubber body seals. Plus, there's plenty of added distinction
that takes it far from stock. The bright red paint is a more modern
application. So while a Thing is a sunshine-friendly machine, this
one looks bold even without the daylight. Of course, you do want
the sunshine on this, because it gives extra gleam to all the
brightwork upgrades, like the tubular bumpers, side step bars, and
15-inch wheels. Even the little things, like the door handles and
hinges have been upgraded for a great shine. The whole custom
package remains looking bright because the car was restored less
than 1,000 miles ago. And you can see that they spent real time on
the details, like how the trunk and engine bay are painted tan to
match the interior.
The tan on the surrey top and custom rear bars not only make this
look like a true island-life kind of classic, but also it gets you
ready for the tan interior. There are plenty of thoughtful details
here, like the upgraded set of rear fold-flat seats, carpeting, and
an AM/FM/CD stereo. Up front, there are two bucket seats that make
this feel like a beach buggy, and the very handy four-point seat
belts are done in an exterior-matching red. Plus, this one was made
for driver's fun with upgrades like the Lecarra wood-rimmed
steering wheel, sports shifter, and additional VDO gauges,
including the large tach.
The engine bay has a terrific look as the tan chamber is surrounded
by a red fan shroud and detailing. This is an era-correct 1600cc
powerplant, and everything looks so fresh that you can also easily
spot the performance upgrade. The dual set of Weber carbs really
lets this hardy flat-four inhale deeply. And the upgraded exhaust
header setup lets it exhale better with a nice air-cooled tune.
With the control of the four-speed manual transmission, motor
weight over the driving wheels, and modern Michelin A/T tires, this
Thing can certainly live up to the more off-road nature that VW
initially engineered it to do. But the look of the clean
undercarriage suggests no one has tried that since the restoration.
Plus, this is a lively machine with front disc brakes, so it's
plenty of fun on the road, too.
It's hard not to instantly love something this cool and custom. So
you better hurry if you want this to be your Thing. Call
today!!!