1974 Volkswagen Thing

Safari - Restored - NO RESERVE Convertible

1600cc

Manual

1832575274

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1974 Volkswagen Safari " thing "FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOKTop Line InformationYear:1974VIN:1832575274Make:VolkswagenModel/Trim:Safari " thing "Condition:Pre-OwnedBody:ConvertibleExterior:WhiteEngine:1600ccInterior:two tone brown/tan Transmission:ManualMileage:60,500Additional Photos* * * Click Photos to Enlarge * * ** * * Click Photos to Enlarge * * *Contact Manuel BDescription Please read our full listing and carefully inspect all pictures before bidding or sending inquiries. OVERSEAS AND INTERNATIONAL BUYERS WELCOME WE ASSIST WITH EXPORT ARRANGEMENTS AND SHIPPING We are a Licensed and Bonded Texas Vehicle Dealer and an authorized Ebay vehicle dealer. We sell our personally selected classic cars with weekly Ebay auctions. We are confident with the value of our classics and offer absolute auctions that will sell to the highest bidder. SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY. Trivial bidders affect not only our business and our families, but also the charity work that we do (see below for more information). Deposit of $500 due immediately after auctions ends via paypal or credit card over the phone. Please read the full terms and conditions, the description, and closely look at all the pictures before bidding. We strongly suggest that buyers personally inspect the vehicle if possible, or arrange for a 3rd party inspection before the auction ends. We take pride in accurately describing our inventory, but all vehicles are sold AS-IS. This is a legally binding contract and the last bidder will be the owner of this great vehicle. We grade our vehicles using the industry standard 1 to 6 point scale. 1 - Best - Concourse Quality - Excellent Condition Perfect restoration worthy of judging. 2 - Restored Quality - Fine survivor Condition Older professional restoration or museum survivor. 3 - Preserved Quality - Good Driver Condition Top driver may need maintenance. 4 - Blemished Quality - Decent Condition Driver with blemishes. 5 - Project Quality - Restorable Conditon In need of restoration or large repairs. 6 - Lowest Grade - Parts Car 1974 VW Safari " Thing "Hard top Convertible Removable Doors and WindowsCollapsable WindshieldBucket Seats This car has had a amateur aesthetic restoration. Good looks with newer amateur paint and professionally restored interior upholstery. Good driver quality restoration. 1974 Volkswagen Safari (otherwide known as the “Thing.”) The “Thing” has been an iconic, albeit weird, classic for over 30 years. It’s like a corrugated box on wheels. A bucket with bucket seats. No charge for the sparse extra padding. The German’s idea of a competitor to the Jeep. Originally based on a military vehicle called the Kubelwagen. They went on sale in 1973. This “Thing” was built on the same frame as the pre-1968 Microbus. powered by a 1600 –cc flat four coupled to a 4 speed transmission. Aesthetic Inspection ReportOverall Quality Grade 3+ Amateur Restoration Exterior Grade: 3+ Amateur Restoration Paint: 3 - Recently painted no major blemishes Body Panels: 3 - Well preserved panels with even body gaps Glass: 3 - Appears to have original glass, plastic windows are faded Lights: 2 - New headlights. Original factory blinkers on front and rear Wheels: 3 - Original hubcaps tires need replacing. Tires: 3 - Recently changed Weatherstrip: 3 - Some new weatherstripping on front trunk lid and rear engine cover Convertible / T-Tops: 3 - Plastic forward windows are faded. Rear glass appears original Interior Grade: 2 Restored Dash: 3- Original Cluster: 3 Original Seats: 2 - Reupholstered front and back seats Doors: 2 - No door covers. Painted to match exterior Ceiling: 2 - New headliner Floor: 2 - Recent repair to floor panels with some rust Mechanical Grade: 3+ preserved Engine Bay: 3 - well preserved original with less than 65k miles Transmission: 4 - shows wear Differential: 3 - shows light grime Brakes: 2 - recently replaced Suspension Mech: 2 well preserved Structural Grade: 3+ preserved Frame: 2 - Original frame cleaned during rstoration Floor Pans: 3 - shows previous repairs Suspension Metal: 2 - cleaned Cabin Structure (Windshield and Door Pillars): 3 - solid Our vehicles are listed locally for sale and we reserve the right to end the auction early for the right offer. Please call us or email with any questions at 512-687-4007 or Motoreum@yahoo.com CALL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS AND IF YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE YOURSELF OR GET A THIRD PARTY INSPECTION WE STRONGLY RECOMEND IT. SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY. ONCE THE AUCTION ENDS YOU OWN IT AND THE VEHICLE IS SOLD AS IS. WE WANT YOU TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE BUYING Included Standard Equipment Hours of OperationMon: Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat: Sun: 10a - 6p10a - 6p10a - 6p10a - 6p10a - 6p9a-5pBy AppointmentFinancing Specialty Auto Financing J. J. BEST BANC & CO., being the largest Automobile Lender of it's type in the country, is recognized by Antique, Classic, Exotic, Muscle, Hot Rod and Sports car enthusiasts and dealers as the leader in the Classic Car automobile finance industry. Offering long terms and low rates, financing is available for most model cars ranging from 1900 to today. With the most knowledgeable staff available, and loan approvals as fast as 5 minutes J. J. BEST BANC & CO. will help you drive the dream. TermsNotice to Bidders:The following sections outlines important information about our cars and working with our company. Please read our complete terms and conditions. BiddingAs a bidder, if you do not intend to purchase the car, do not have financing in place, or you are simply playing around, DO NOT BID. Non-paying bidders greatly affect our profit margin, making it harder to effectively run our business and provide quality service. Please avoid bidding as a courtesy to the rest of the people that do want to purchase the car.If you are a meticulous buyer or inexperienced with classic automobiles, we recommend not buying a classic sight unseen, spend the extra money to travel and see the vehicle, or invest $100 to have a 3rd party inspection done on the vehicle BEFORE you bid on the car. Call us ahead of time we will honestly tell you what we estimate the car will sell for on the auction and answer any questions you may have. With all do respect to all bidders if you consider yourself a difficult buyer refrain from bidding on our vehicles and as we much rather sell a vehicle for less and have an enjoyable mutual transaction. Car qualityIt is one of the hardest jobs to convey the subjective condition of a classic vehicle through a computer. We see and inspect hundreds of potential collector cars each week and we try to convey our professional experience through our various categories in our descriptions. We sell quality classics in different stages and conditions.If we list a car as a classic, the following is what you should expect:(1) Concourse Quality = This is the highest rating we can give a classic car. The vehicle usually has gone through a meticulous, no expense spare restoration.(2) Museum Quality = This is a top rating given to vehicles that have gone through professional restorations have and have been very well kept or are in top original survivor condition. (3) Investment Quality = Mid top range for a classic vehicle that is worthy of collecting. Is solid and well kept through-out and has value in its originality and condition, which is expected to appreciate with time.(4) Drivers Quality = These are collector vehicles that are in good enough shape to be a proud owner and driver. These vehicles most likely wont win shows, but will impress most drivers in the street. Driver quality vehicles do need maintenance and attention in certain areas since many are 40 and 50 year old and attention to keep them driving safely in the streets is constantly needed. (5) Project Quality = We very rarely offer projects and as the word implies these are vehicles that need extended amounts of work and restoration. These areas of conditions are gray, meaning some vehicles are in between areas, a vehicle may be an investment driver or museum investment, etc. We post numerous pictures and give a brief description of the vehicle. Please examine those closely before deciding to bid.We do our absolute best to describe our cars and to convey its condition to you our potential customers, but please understand classic vehicles are OLD vehicles and that they are SOLD AS IS. It is true that our vehicles do sell for a good bargain and fantastic prices, but you are almost always going to pay for what you get. If a car sells for $5,000, you are buying a car within that range of price; in respect to value, collectability, and condition. In the unforeseen situation that there is a major description discrepancy (this is where the 3rd party inspection or a personal inspection is an essential tool), as a last resort a full refund, minus the cost of shipping, can be used to mutually resolve an honest possible misunderstanding. These situations are extremely rare, they are most certainly not intended and can easily be avoided. Payment Types:Certified Wired Funds, Cash, and Institutional Financing. Credit Cards accepted for deposit payment.Fees:Out of State Buyers Out of state buyers are not charged tax, title, or license. The customer is responsible for the online documentary fee of $149.00 and for registering the vehicle in their home state. Taxes and Fees In state buyers will be charged state and local taxes, title, registration, and documentary fees. Our online documentary fee is $149.00 and its added to all transactions, no exceptions. All sales transactions must be completed within 3 days of auction. Deposit We require a $500 non refundable deposit within 24hrs of winning the auction. Deposit payment forms are only wire transfer, certified funds, cash, paypal, or credit card over the phone. Please call the dealership to make arrangements for final payment (cash, wire transfer, or certified funds). We do not accept credit cards or paypal for final payment. All costs and fees must be paid and cleared by the bank before the vehicle leaves the dealership- no exceptions. Terms:Auction Policies TO AVOID DEAD BIDDERS WE REQUIRE ALL HIGHEST BIDDERS TO CONTACT US VIA PHONE PREFERABLE BEFORE THE END OF THE AUCTION OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION, AT LEAST WITHIN THE LAST 24 HRS BEFORE THE AUCTION END. Otherwise, we reserve the right to cancel your bid. Understand this is only to protect the integrity of the auction. Winning bidder must contact the dealership within 24 hours of the auction close and the purchase transaction completed within 3 calendar days. Otherwise, we reserve the right to re-list or sell the vehicle. Transport We offer transportation assistance anywhere in the US Continent and around the World. We proudly offer our inventory to our overseas buyers. Regardless if you are a local buyer or across the world we can assist you getting your recently purchased classic car to your door step. Email us for a shipping quote. About Us About Us We are a family owned classic car dealership and our main goal is to offer our customers classic cars through our honest service and transparent no reserve auctions. Our business is essentially a hobby that we expanded to spread the smiles that collector cars produce as a full time job while making a profit. These are our hand picked toys that we offer to other grown kinds; always keep in mind that life is sweeter in a classic car, so please help us make the transaction a mutual joy. We specialize in Classic Cars as tangible stable investments. Our firm offers our personally picked automotive investments to the world via internet. We are confident in our chosen classic cars as investments allowing the transparent NO RESERVE auctions to set the final price. The classic car market has proven decade after decade to be stable with constant tangible appreciation. We are proud to offer our customers an investment venue that you can enjoy and feel secure in. If you are interested in purchasing one of our classic cars directly from us, you can view our asking price as estimated value directly in our website. You can also follow us on our Facebook page for immediate availability to our recently purchased investments before they hit the open market.HumanitoreumAt Motoreum we want our business and work to have a growing humanitarian meaning. We deeply thank God and all of our patrons that allow us to have a continuously prosperous business based on the fantastic hobby of Collector Automobiles and the joy of Motorcycle Riding. We believe in our duty to share our good fortune and blessings with the more needy and give back a small token of help to humanitarian causes. Every year we prepare a charity large charity project during the holiday seasons. Our humanitarian projects are funded by a percentage of each car that we sell and the gracious donations of our customers, friends, and family. Our yearly give back trip is intended to donate our time and collected funds to build infrastructures in needed communities and institutions. Our projects focus on mostly undeveloped communities around the world. We believe in the potential and needed help for underprivileged kids so we focus our projects with orphanages. Our 2011 Charity project was to help a Philippines Orphanage "Babyanne's Mansion" for complete information visit or Giving Back page in our website. Motoreum10202 N FM 620Austin, Texas 78726Contact Manuel B Print DetailsEmail A FriendContact Dealer ©2003-2012AutoRevo- All Rights Reserved Auction counter powered byAutoRevo Dealer Websites and eBay Templates Powered by AutoRevo