Vehicle Description
This 1973 Volkswagen Thing has the super cool look of a dune buggy
with the drivability of a real car and has 40+ years of Southern
History. With initial sales of the Thing starting in 1972, its
origins date back a few years earlier. In 1969, the Thing started
out as an updated version "Kubelwagen" which was the German
military's version of the Jeep at the time. Rather than creating an
entirely new set of parts for this new vehicle, Volkswagen instead
opted to utilizing parts from its other lines. Volkswagen borrowed
the drivetrain components from the Beetle and the suspension came
from its Type II Transporter. The resulting vehicle was deemed the
Type 181 (or 182 for right-hand drive models) and would be known as
"The Thing" when sold in the United States. While the Thing was
designed in Germany, it was actually manufactured in Mexico and
then imported into the US for American consumers. With 28,930
Things produced between the two years of production of 1973 and
1974, seeing a Thing on the road or at your local car show is a
rarity. This particular VW Thing comes to us from southern-based
collectors who kept this early SUV in great shape since the early
80s. The air-cooled and rear-mounted 1584CC Inline 4 cylinder
engine on the Thing is paired with a single barrel carburetor and
pushed out 46 horsepower in its day. Taking this Thing for a ride
is blast because the 1.6L engine is hooked up to a 4 speed manual
transmission with a floor mounted shifter. The exterior has a
fantastic look having been refinished in a beautiful Azul Acapulco
Blue paint. The black vinyl convertible top is in fantastic shape
as are the included matching side curtains. This Volkswagen rides
on 4 new Hankook Radial Tires wrapped around painted red steel rims
with hubcaps, which gives this Thing a cool look and a great ride.
The interior on this Thing appears to be stock and is in wonderful
condition. The front bucket seats and rear bench seat have been
reupholstered in black vinyl. The doors are removable and are in
fantastic shape. The dash and steering wheel are also in superb
condition and appear to be in their stock configuration. The dash
is equipped with a 100 MPH speedometer, fuel gauge and AM radio.
Whether you're looking for your very first classic car or you want
to add a Volkswagen to your existing collection or you're just
looking for a super cool beach buggy, this 1973 Volkswagen Thing
would make an excellent choice. Give us a call today!
*Air-Cooled 1585cc Inline 4 Cylinder
*Single Barrel Carburetor
*46 Horsepower
*4 Speed Manual Transmission
*12 Volt Electrical System
*Southern History
*Black Vinyl Top
*Azul Acapulco Exterior
*Black Vinyl Bucket Seat Interior
*New Hankook Radial Tires
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 71,320 Miles
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