1973 Volkswagen Thing Classic Cars for Sale
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$25,5001973 Volkswagen Thing
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- White-blue
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This is a beautifully restored 1973 Volkswagen Thing. It has been the recipient of a complete, and correct, ground up restoration. It is finished, correctly, as an Acapulco Edition in every detail and is virtually new in every respect! This Thing was built in the first year of production in the Mexican plant in 1973. Every detail of it is just beautiful!!! This has been in our collection for the last 3 years and gets all sorts of interest from everyone that sees it in person! If you are looking for the best you do not need to look any further!!!
Call for Price1973 Volkswagen Thing
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View more pics and bid to win this vehicle on www.WheelerAuctionGroup.com Complete Restoration with long list of upgrades New white leather interior Grant white steering wheel New top New retro radio New white faced gauges New 15 Porsche wheels w/ chrome center caps Stainless steel dual exhaust Door lockers White accent windshield wipers, door handles, blinker bezels and more LED rear tail lights Drivetrain Upgraded Mofoco VW engine 69mm x 90.5mm bore ($4k) Chrome engine package Weber progressive carburetor Late Clutch kit Hydraulic cam and lifter kit Rebuilt transmission ($1k) New axle assembly Probuilt front suspension 4 wheel disc brakes Probuilt steering box Way too much to list. This car isnt perfect but very, very nice. Lightly driven after no expense sparred restoration. Even the photos dont do this car justice. Vehicle is located in Michigan, USA. Bidder/Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping from this location to wherever they want it shipped to.
$21,9951973 Volkswagen Thing
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- White
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- 1600-cc-horizontal-4-cylinder
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- 150
For sale in our Nashville Tennessee showroom is a stunning 1973 Volkswagen Thing Convertible! This 1973 VW Thing is a ton of fun to drive, lay that manual convertible top down, lay that front window down and truly enjoy the road if you are in a helmet state you will need to wear one with the windshield down Carve the corners and or hit the beach for Sunday fun-day. Powering this mighty machine is a 1600CC air cooled VW engine. Made to take a licking and keep on ticking, please do not lick hot engine. As you are staring at this sweet machine you will notice a bright white paint that will keep you cool on hot days as it reflects the heat and give this Thing a cool and classic look. Backing the power-plant in the rear of this 1974 Volkswagen Thing for sale is a 4-speed manual transmission that is ready to be tossed through the gears and right around the county side. As you climb into this thing for sale you can rest on a plush vinyl sport bucket seat and know that your passenger is just as comfortable. With a Bench in the back your passengers can grab ahold of the roll-bar and hold on because the good are on their way! Options and features that come with this 1974 Volkswagen Thing Convertible for sale include : AM/FM/CD player, Manual convertible top, Radial tires that are wrapped around steel wheels with chrome hub caps to match. For more information please feel free to call the Nashville showroom at 615-213-1800 or visit us on the web at Nashville@gatewayclassiccars.com http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/NSH/788/1973-Volkswagen-Thing
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$16,9951973 Volkswagen Thing
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- Orange
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- 1600cc-4-cylinder
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- 55,712
For sale in our Nashville TN showroom is a fantastic 1973 Volkswagen Thing. With a black vinyl top and bright orange paint job that your friends may mistake for the human torch .You ll definitely grab everyone s attention! Powering this mighty machine is a 1600CC air cooled VW engine. Made to take a licking and keep on ticking. Backing the power-plant in the rear of this 1974 Volkswagen Thing for sale is a 4-speed manual transmission that makes this Thing a pleasure to drive. As you climb into this thing for sale you can rest on a plush vinyl sport bucket seat and know that your passenger is just as comfortable. Make sure you come and take a look at this beauty before it disappears. Options include: Cassette player, Dash fan, Seatbelts, Roll bar and antenna ball. For more information please feel free to call the Nashville showroom at 615-213-1800 or visit us on the web at Nashville@gatewayclassiccars.com For more information: http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/NSH/866/
$14,0001973 Volkswagen Thing
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- Yellow
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1973 Volkswagen Thing Originally developed for the West German Army, the Type 181 was also sold to the public, as the Kurierwagen in West Germany, the Trekker (RHD Type 182) in the United Kingdom, the Thing in the United States (1973–74), Civilian sales ended after model year 1980. The Thing has capture the desire from buyers as a quirky import that very few other people had. Today, its retro and unique look screams summer beach cruiser and its rarity makes it a really cool collector's item. This '73 VW Thing in Sunflower Yellow was imported and rarely used. Only seeing time on the road as a fair-weather summer cruiser. Engine: Air-cooled flat-four, 1,584 cc (96.66 cu.in.) Horsepower: 46 @ 4,000 RPM Torque: 71-lb.ft. @ 2,800 RPM Induction system: One-barrel Solex carburetor Gearbox: Four-speed manual Length: 148.8 inches Width: 64.6 inches Height: 63.8 inches Wheelbase: 94.5 inches Curb weight: 1,984 pounds This model is a perfect car for the Volkswagen enthusiast, no matter if you want a restoration project or a unique car (almost) ready to drive every day, this car is for you. It’s a good solid car with minimal rust and minimal work required to make it an everyday driver. This car starts and runs nicely and only needs brakes and a windshield to get it back on the street. Interior heat is provided by a factory installed Eberspächer gas-fired heater, mounted under the front hood, which worked independently of the engine. This was a costly option in 1973! The cost was $2,750, not cheap when a basic 1973 Sedan cost $2,299 Other than brakes and a windshield all this car needs is a little TLC to make it a wonderful first car for a teen, second car for a small family or weekend driver for that couple looking to relive their glory days jamming to The Grateful Dead or Hendrix with the wind blowing in your hair.
$20,0001973 Volkswagen Thing
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- Green
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!973 VW Thing Completely restored with all original VW Thing parts (except Radio and Plaid upholstery from VW Bus) runs great and hardly driven. Placed 3rd in Thing category at Eureka Springs VW show. Only been driven 6-8 times the last 3 years. Would like to sell it to someone who will make more use out of it. Comes with soft and hard tops.
$10,9001973 Volkswagen Thing
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- Yellow
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- h4-1-6l
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- 5,805
The Volkswagen Thing originated as a German runabout military vehicle known as the Kubelwagen Kubel meaning bucket and Wagen meaning Car . A name, which is quite fitting for the design. The Thing was only called The Thing in North America where it went on sale in 1973; elsewhere it was known as the Trekker, the Safari or simply Type 181. Spartan by design, the Thing became quite popular in the US market as it appealed especially to the youth. The Thing cost only $2,775.00 dollars making it affordable to the American public. To this day, the quirky Thing, is recognizable and popular among motoring enthusiasts.GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this nice 1973 Thing for your consideration. Finished in Sunflower Yellow, this is a nice little Thing. The body is pretty clean and the paint work is nice overall. The car features a white removable hardtop and also rides on alloy wheels with new General Grabber AT tires. The car features a rear mounted 1.6L Flat 4 cylinder mated to an easy going 4-speed manual transmission. The car also has wipers, mirrors and quad exhaust. The interior is very simple and straightforward and features black vinyl seats that appear to be from a Beetle. The dash is simple and clean and features instrumentation and a heater. Everything is clean overall.A solid driving Thing, this little guy is the perfect summer beach cruiser and would look stunning outside your cottage!To see over 80 photos of this car, including undercarriage please visit our website www.grautogallery.com
$12,9001973 Volkswagen Thing
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- Blue
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- h4-other
- Miles
- 77,801
The Volkswagen Thing originated as a German runabout military vehicle known as the Kubelwagen Kubel meaning bucket and Wagen meaning Car . A name, which is quite fitting for the design. The Thing was only called The Thing in North America where it went on sale in 1973; elsewhere it was known as the Trekker, the Safari or simply Type 181. Spartan by design, the Thing became quite popular in the US market as it appealed especially to the youth. The Thing cost only $2,775.00 dollars making it affordable to the American public. To this day, the quirky Thing, is recognizable and popular among motoring enthusiasts.GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this cheeky 1973 Volkswagen Thing for your consideration. Originally from Mexico, this Thing is finished in a lovely shade of Laguna Blue and is overall in very nice shape. The body is nice and generally clean although there is a bit of surface rust seen in some seems and in the inner fenders. It has black painted bumpers, 14in painted steel wheels with brand new BFGoodrich all terrain tires, black cloth top, and side curtains. The current owner has had the vehicle for around ten years now and says the hood was repainted, windshield replaced, and routine servicing at Munks Motor Classics in Waterford Michigan. The interior is very spartan but in good condition. Black vinyl seats are in good shape and the vehicle has floor mats and working windshield wipers.This little Thing drives very well and would make the perfect summer beach vehicle. Cheerful and easy to fix, its no wonder that these little Things are so revered! Comes with lots of service history and two keys. To see over 80 photos of this car, including undercarriage please visit our website www.grautogallery.com
$22,8951973 Volkswagen Thing
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1973 Volkswagen VW Sunshine Thing 48,000 Box A miles -Cloth seats -CD under dash radio -Top and curtains -2 Bras -Many other original extras -Vehicle is on consignment and at our clients home -Please Call First and talk to a rep at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 -Showroom is by appointment only Please Call -If you would like a FREE Listing please visit our consignment page or Call
$16,8951973 Volkswagen Thing
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1973 VOLKSWAGEN THING, SAME FAMILY OWNED ALMOST 40 YEARS! EXCELLENT, ROCK SOLID ORIGINAL UNDERCARRIAGE, ALL STEEL BODY. HARD TO FIND THIS NICE AT A GREAT PRICE LIKE MY THING. EXCELLENT (VERY, VERY, EXPENSIVE METTALIC PAINT, CORRECT BLACK INTERIOR, TOP- SIDE CURTAINS WITH STORAGE BAG. , RUNS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. MOTOR RECENTLY SERVICED AND JUST RESEALED BY VOLKSWAGEN SPECIALIST. STARTS EASY, SHIFTS CORR3ECTLY, EXCELLENT BRAKES, HANDLES TERRIFIC, WIPERS, HORN, GAUGES, LIGHTS, SIGNALS ALL WORK CORRECTLY, KEYS WORK IN DOORS TOO. PORSCHE STYLE WEELS WITH EXCELLENT TIRES. JACK, MANUAL, AND TOOLS, ONE OFTHE BEST I HAVE SEEN RUNS...DRIVES...HANDLES 100% SPECIAL EQUIPMENT INCLUDES ALUMUNUM LUGGAGE RACK ON HOOD, CHROME FOG LIGHTS, REAR RUBBER BUMPER GUARDS, CORRECT THING DECAL, CHROME SIDE MIRRORS, FLOORS ARE ALL STEEL AND ORIGINAL!! FENDERS ARE ALL STEEL AND ORIGINAL. BUMPERS ARE VERY STRAIGHT, CORRECT, AND ORIGINAL! INTERIOR HAS EXCELLNT BLACK CARPETS WITH NEW RUBBER AND CHROME BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDALS. Please Note The Following Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 FREE Consignment Visit Our Site Today Easy To List Your Vehicle and Get it Sold in Record Time.
$10,4951973 Volkswagen Thing
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1973 Volkswagen VW Thing, factory hard top, 63,000 original miles original motor, factory gas heater under front bonnet, some surface rust on body and floor pans but not rusted out anywhere!!! No rust bubbles anywhere on car!! Seats in good condition, this car has been sitting up, pulled fuel line at carb and put in fresh can of gas. Motor fired right up! This car will need some work but is a great project!! It will need a new battery, fuel system cleaned, new rubber fuel line and I would replace fuel pump and tune up motor, oil change, master cylinder and wheel cylinders, new tires.
$19,9951973 Volkswagen Thing
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1973 VOLKSWAGEN THING, HARDTOP, GOOD CONDITION, GOOD UPHOLSTERY, NO RUST, RUNS GREAT. Please Note The Following Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 FREE Consignment Visit Our Site Today Easy To List Your Vehicle and Get it Sold in Record Time.
$16,3951973 Volkswagen Thing
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1973 Volkswagen Thing Type 181 Safari Fine example of this classic! Full restoration, Midnight Blue with white pearl top and custom fabricated bumpers and running boards, absolutely beautiful! Has a fresh 1835 motor, bus trans, empi coil over shocks, dual Weber and it is Fast and Fun! Plus reliable. Loaded with upgrades, Factory Heater, Thing shop Glass sliding windows, windshield wipers, Fiberglass hardtop with all new Rubber and glass, Etc, etc,... It is one of a kind! I bought this from the second owner in Arizona and have done the restoration over the last 2 years then brought it out here. It has a clean, clear, title. Please Note The Following Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 FREE Consignment Visit Our Site Today Easy To List Your Vehicle and Get it Sold in Record Time.
$18,0951973 Volkswagen Thing
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1973 Volkswagen Thing is in excellent condition! It has new tires with a fresh tune-up. Dual carburetor and original gas heater. Convertible-all doors come off and the windshield folds down. -Vehicle is on consignment and at our clients home -Please Call First and talk to a rep at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 -Showroom is by appointment only Please Call -If you would like a FREE Listing please visit our consignment page or Call
$8,9951973 Volkswagen Thing
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1973 Volkswagen Thing Has title and vin It has very minimal rust and possibly original floor pans Has hardtop included Its a 1973 first year in USA and has gas heater under front hood. Please Note The Following Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 FREE Consignment Visit Our Site Today Easy To List Your Vehicle and Get it Sold in Record Time.
$16,4951973 Volkswagen Thing
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1973 Volkswagen Thing Convertible. This antique was restored by a VW expert. Has new DUAL CARB engine, automatic oil cooling fan, plus a fuel cutoff switch. Lots of new... New brakes, tie rods, ball joints, wiring harness, disc brakes in front, Custom Side mirrors, Heater tubes to keep you warm, Battery saver cut off switch, Newly covered windows (original cores), new top, and more. Also Has a cool new sport steering wheel. Extremely reliable could be your daily driver, Have won many awards with this fun car - a fan favorite! Has been decaled for show as a Star Wars Android Transporter featuring R2-D2 (The Thing shape is Storm Trooper like) This vehicle will eventually need new paint and is currently white but you can paint all the pieces any color you wish. Make it your own. Super Fun! The engine photo is prior to adding the dual carb feature. -Vehicle is on consignment and at our clients home -Please Call First and talk to a rep at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 -Showroom is by appointment only Please Call -If you would like a FREE Listing please visit our consignment page or Call
$14,9951973 Volkswagen Thing
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1973 Volkswagen Thing total re due done in a professional shop. Zero rust anywhere taken down to bare metal, no body filler anywhere. PPG premium paint base coat done in merlot metallic and three coats of clear. This Thing is in pristine condition very solid and tight no leaks anywhere. New up graded 1670 cc motor paired with smooth 4speed transmission new clutch and plates throw out bearing. All of the wiring has been gone threw and replaced where it had to and every thing works flawlessly. This blast from the past runs and drives better then it did when it was new. Brakes and tires are new suspension gone through new black interior. New soft top in soft velour black. -Vehicle is on consignment and at our clients home -Please Call First and talk to a rep at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 -Showroom is by appointment only Please Call -If you would like a FREE Listing please visit our consignment page or Call
$18,9951973 Volkswagen Thing
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1973 Volkswagen VW Thing, the ultimate beach and around town vehicle---much more fun and versatile than a golf cart. Has the safari top frame on currently with lashed down camo tarp as top , I have a brand new in the box bikini top and frame to go along to buyer. Original owners manual and three keys, Also have original sticker , engine was rebuilt by J.B. Bugs in Jensen beach about 1k miles ago , all floor pans perfect , no rust , looking good had it tuned up and ignition coil replaced and new custom exhaust put in last year. Not show car quality but totally ready for fun without any maintenance due for quite a while. -Vehicle is on consignment and at our clients home -Please Call First and talk to a rep at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 -Showroom is by appointment only Please Call -If you would like a FREE Listing please visit our consignment page or Call
$23,8951973 Volkswagen Thing
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1973 Volkswagen Thing Convertible 48,000 Box A miles -Cloth seats -CD under dash radio -Top and curtains -2 Bras -Many other original extras -Vehicle is on consignment and at our clients home -Please Call First and talk to a rep at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 -Showroom is by appointment only Please Call -If you would like a FREE Listing please visit our consignment page or Call
$11,4951973 Volkswagen Thing
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1973 Volkswagen Thing Convertible condition: good cylinders: 4 cylinders drive: rwd fuel: gas odometer: 80000 paint color: orange size: compact title status: clean transmission: manual type: convertible Runs and drives great Body and floors are solid and always have been New factory carpet Good tires New German castle hubcaps New complete leather upholstery Brand new top just installed New shocks all around New brakes all around New stereo including Rockford Fosgate & kicker speakers and antenna New tail light lenses Removable doors in great shape Lay down windshield New generator New battery New paint Removable side windows in good shape -Vehicle is on consignment and at our clients home -Please Call First and talk to a rep at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 -Showroom is by appointment only Please Call -If you would like a FREE Listing please visit our consignment page or Call
$22,5001973 Volkswagen Thing
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- Orange
- Engine
- 4-cylinder
- Miles
- 52,000
1973 Volkswagen Thing Type 181, 52,000 miles, original paint, refreshed interior, 2000 miles on motor, complete service done in 2018, One of the most original examples around, every thing works, very desirable collector car that you can drive as a daily driver, original spare and emergency fuel can, tools, books, manuals, gas heater, original black top and side curtains. absolutely no rust, Arizona car.. seller will warrantee for 1 year or 5000 miles your satisfaction or buy back guarantee .. If you have been looking for an original factory stock VW Thing, this is it, you will not be disappointed, guaranteed to bring smiles every where you go.. contact 714-287-2205
