Detail Info for: Volkswagen : Thing vw thing 1974 Thing for parts or restoration shows only 15,472 miles stored many years

Transaction Info
Sold On:
10/18/2011
Price:
$ 1000.00
Condition:
Mileage:
15472
Location:
Centerville, IA, 52544
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1974 Volkswagen Thing
Submodel Body Type:
vw thing Other
Engine:
4 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
1842221468
Vehicle Title:
Other
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
I bought this vehicle out of MN a month ago the owner that advertised it said that he bought it at a estate sale for the engine. He further advertised that it only had 15,000 miles and had been stored outside on a concrete slab. The tires were orignal with the spare never used. I restored one that needed seats and a hardtop, I also took the unused spare, the gas heater,and rubber seals. The 4 orginal tires have good tread and don't show much aging. All 4 doors, hood, trunk lid , air scoops , rear bumper are in great shape. The front bumper had been pulled off by the wrecker before I got it. The black spray that is seen in the different area is from it being rust proofed, I assume when new. If restoring it the floor needs to be repaired, it is still better then the one that I just finished. I couldv'e saved a lot of $$ if I found this one first. I showed my restored one in the group of pictures to show the condition of the seats that I removed from this Thing which is now selling w/o seats. Relisted after reserve of $1750.00 was not reached , this entry will be $1000.00 buy now with a reserve of $1000.00. This would be very fair amount just for parts alone ( all 4drs, hood,trunk lid, air scoops, rear bumper, not to mention the low mileage on the front and rear suspensions. Thank You for looking