Vehicle Description
This 1973 Volkswagen Thing has the super cool look of a dune buggy
with fantastic upgrades that give it the drivability of a real car.
While the first Things started selling in 1972, the origin of these
unique automobiles date back a few years earlier. The Thing started
out in 1969 as an updated version of the "Kubelwagen" which was the
German military's version of the Jeep at the time. So that
Volkswagen didn't have to create an entirely new set of parts for
its new vehicle, it opted to use parts from its existing product
lines. The drivetrain components were borrowed from the Beetle and
the suspension came from VW's 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. Although the Thing was designed in Germany, Volkswagen
actually manufactured them in Mexico and then they were imported
into the US for American consumers. With just 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.
The rear-mounted 1600cc flat 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. Exhaust exits the air-cooled engine through an
upgraded set of headers and high flow exhaust system. The black
vinyl convertible top is in fantastic shape as are the included
matching side curtains. This Volkswagen rides on 4 245/50R17 Radial
Tires wrapped around upgraded Mille Miglia Alloy Wheels, which
gives this Thing a cool look and a great ride. The exterior has a
fantastic look having been refinished in a beautiful Sunshine
Yellow exterior paint. 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 as well. 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 an upgraded Pioneer AM/FM/CD
entertainment system. 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 1600cc Inline 4 Cylinder
*Single Barrel Carburetor
*46 Horsepower
*4 Speed Manual Transmission
*12 Volt Electrical System
*Upgraded Headers & Exhaust
*Black Vinyl Top w/ Side Curtains
*Sunshine Yellow Exterior
*Black Vinyl Bucket Seat Interior
*245/50R17 Radial Tires on Mille Miglia Wheels
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 71,320 Miles
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