Detail Info for: Volkswagen : Thing THING TYPE 181 1974 volkswagen thing vw thing type 181 1973 vw bus vanagon westfalia

Transaction Info
Sold On:
10/27/2015
Price:
$ 5351.00
Condition:
Mileage:
90000
Location:
Ayer, Massachusetts, 01432
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1974 Volkswagen Thing
Submodel Body Type:
THING TYPE 181 Convertible
Engine:
4CYL
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
1842221370
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
I AM SELLING THIS NICE RUNNING 1974 VW THING, FOR A GREAT FRIEND OF MINE!! THE THING, IS IN MY POSSESSION. IT IS LOCATED IN AYER, MA . 01432. I HAVE THE CURRENT NEW HAMPSHIRE REGISTRATION AND KEYS. NO TITLE. NEW HAMPSHIRE, DOES NOT ISSUE TITLES. THE "THING" HAS A NEW HAMPSHIRE INSPECTION STICKER. HE HAS OWNED AND ENJOYED THIS "THING" FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. *****************IT IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION FOLKS!!!!! GOES HOME TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER!! NO RESERVE.******************* I WILL NOT DO A BUY IT NOW, SORRY. NO RESERVE, GOES HOME TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICTURES. SUPERSIZE THEM. THERE SHOULD BE NO MIS-UNDERSTANDINGS. THE THING WAS ORIGINALLY YELLOW. THE THING, STILL HAS ITS ORIGINAL YELLOW PAINT ON THE WHOLE INTERIOR, INSIDE DOORS, UNDER HOOD, ETC. BONUS FOR THE PURIST, WHO WISHES TO RE PAINT THE THING YELLOW!! THESE "THINGS" HAVE HIGH N.A.D.A. VALUES, CHECK THE WWW, YOULL BE SHOCKED. LOW-$7800, AVERAGE-$16,700, HIGH,-$28,300. THESE ARE THE VALUES FOR A 1974 THING, PER N.A.D.A. BE THE ONE!! NO RESERVE, GOES HOME TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. DONT LOSE OUT!! YOULL HATE YOURSELF!! THIS AUCTION STARTED OFF SUPER LOW, WITH NO RESERVE, GOES HOME TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER!!! THE THING IS VERY SOLID. I WILL TAKE PICTURES , WITH THE TRUNK OPEN, AND UNDERCARRIAGE SOON. BID TO WIN, OR YOULL LOSE OUT!! 1974 VW THING, NO RESERVE!! On Oct-26-15 at 08:00:59 PDT, seller added the following information: 10-26-2015. HELLO TO ALL!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS GREAT 1974 VW THING! AS YOU CAN SEE IN THE PICTURES, IT STILL MAINTAINS MUCH OF ITS ORIGINAL YELLOW FINISH. YOU CAN ALSO SEE, THAT THE "THING" IS A SOLID EXAMPLE, A TRUE SURVIVOR! PLEASE, SUPERSIZE THE PICTURES. I AM GETTING QUESTIONS ABOUT RUST THROUGH, ETC. I FEEL THE PICTURES, SHOULD SHOW CLEARLY THAT THIS "THING" IS A NICE ONE! OK, I WAS ASKED TO "PICK IT APART". THREE MINOR THINGS THAT I NOTICED, THAT IS NO BIG DEAL AT ALL. THE RIGHT PASS DOOR LATCH, IT STICKS. I WILL LOOK AT THAT. THE HEADLIGHTS, SOMETIMES, YOU HAVE TO "MOVE" THE FUSE, FOR CONTACT TO BE MADE. THE EXHAUST APPEARS TO BE IN GREAT ORIGINAL CONDITION, NEEDING A DONUT GASKET/MINOR REPAIR. (SORTA LOUD), NOT OBNOXIOUS LOUD!, A COOL LOUD, LOL. THE "THING" STARTS INSTANTLY!! PURRS!!! AGAIN, MY FRIEND, USED AND LOVED THIS "THING" FOR MANY YEARS. HE ALSO SPENT APPROX$1000 AT A "SHOP" IN THE AREA LAST YEAR, HAVING THE BRAKES "DONE" AND OTHER MINOR THINGS. THE "THING" NEVER LET HIM DOWN. HE MENTIONED TO ME ALL THE "RIDES" HE TOOK IN IT, WITH NO PROBLEMS, JUST SMILES! BE THE ONE!! ITS A NO RESERVE AUCTION. GOES HOME TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. I HAVE DESCRIBED THIS "THING" TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY. I ASK THAT THE WINNER, UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY ARE BIDDING ON. ASK ME THE QUESTIONS, I CANT ASK YOU THEM! I WANT A HAPPY AND INFORMED BUYER! THAT IS MY GOAL HERE. THANKS TO ALL, GOD BLESS. AND BID TO WIN! On Oct-26-15 at 11:57:18 PDT, seller added the following information: YES, THE "THING" SHIFTS SMOOTH THROUGH ALL GEARS, NO ISSUES. NO CLUTCH ISSUES, WORKS AS IT SHOULD. INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK. YES, FOLKS, THE THING WAS USED REGULARLY BY MY FRIEND. I HAVE ALSO BEEN IN THE "THING" FOR RIDES. NO RESERVE, MEANS IT GOES HOME TO WHOEVER BIDS THE HIGHEST FOR IT. I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ADD ANYMORE INFORMATION, AFTER THE 24 MARK, SO ASK ME QUESTIONS!! I CAN ANSWER QUESTIONS AND SEND YOU MORE PICTURES, IF YOU WISH!!!!! I WANT A HAPPY, INFORMED BUYER!! PAYPAL IS FOR DEPOSIT ONLY. YOU CAN REMIT A CHECK TO THE REGISTERED OWNER OR ME. ONCE CHECK HAS CLEARED, THE "THING" WILL BE READY FOR REMOVAL BY YOU, OR YOUR TRANSPORT CO. ALSO, CASH AND CARRY, IS FINE TOO. IF YOU PICK IT UP IN PERSON, CASH ONLY. TKS. INTERNATIONAL, BANK TRANS. PLS. THANK YOU TO ALL. BID TO WIN!