1973 Volkswagen Thing

Convertible

1600 Dual Port

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

1973 VW Thing!!!!!!!!!! Be the only one in your city to own a rare classic like this. Everyone looks at this car everywhere I take it, hardly anyone even knows what it is. The VW THING was only imported to the United States for 2 years …1973 and 1974 and that’s it! I have had this car for a little over a year and the clear Texas Title is in my name. All the gears work on the transmission and the Odometer is showing 63K miles. The steering is tight and the car rides smoothly on 4 new tires. The engine is a 1600 dual port that was rebuilt by previous and since then has had lots of new parts installed. This car starts very easily, runs, drives and stops, with great responce and pep for a VW. The entire Brake system was replaced. Interior is entirely new with new seat covers on all seats and new padding in front seats. Wheels are the hard to find, correct 14 inch wide five smoothies with the correct offset that have been sanded and painted factory silver and have brand new tires on them and brand new hubcaps. The typical floor rust was in two spots in the battery tray and under the rear seat that have been cut out and been replaced with 20 gauge steel welded in. This car will be a great daily driver. The horn, wipers, turn signals, hazards, brake lights, bright and dim headlights lights all work like they should. Oil pressure, brake warning and alternator light all work and shut off when the car is started. Here is a list of the new parts. Exterior: New Factory yellow paint New tires 185/70/14 (less than 3 miles on tires) stickers are still on the tires!! New valve stems and caps on all 4 tires New “The Thing” Decals on both sides New Windshield glass New Headlights New chrome headlight rings Bumpers are coated with new Textured bed-liner New hubcaps (all 4) mirror moon New Horn New wipers New front turn signal seals (Left and Right New turn front turn signal lenses New Tail light lenses New Fuel Cap New Clutch cable New throttle cable Interior: New seat covers on ALL seats. New stuffing added to front seats New Gearshift boot New Battery (Feb/2017) New Gearshift Knob New keys and steering lock cylinder New starter/key switch New red brake light warning lens New red heater control lens New Turn signal switch New flasher relay New Dimmer Relay New hood pop cable and handle New License plate seal New Truck-bed liner on floors and package area. Brakes: New master cylinder New brake fluid reservoir New wheel Cylinders (all 4 wheels) New Soft lines (All 4 Wheels) New front to rear brake line New brake shoes on both front wheels New emergency brake cable. New brake fluid bleed through system. Engine: New Carburetor, fuel cutoff switch, electric choke and seals. New plugs New Wires. New carb to intake seal. New intake center boots and clamps New Fuel pump New fan shroud heater plugs New Rings New main bearings New Cam bearings New engine tin paint (hammer Black) New push-rod tubes and seals All new soft fuel lines from tank to carb New fuel filter New tank spout and nut. Rebuilt alternator conversion Bosch (AL82N) Chrome 009 Distributor New air cleaner New fan belt Nice aftermarket Kadron Exhaust coated with high temperature paint. New exhaust header seals New oil (changed 6/20/2017) You are welcome to set up an appointment to inspect the car or ask questions that are not already in the ad. This is an Auction, If you are bidding, you do so to BUY the car; you are not bidding to have the right to come see the car and then decide if you want to buy it or not. $500 deposit is non-refundable and due within 48 hours after the auction is closed, full payment is due one week after the auction has ended. This car is being sold as-is, no warranty. Car may need some adjustments as it is 43 years old. Also, this is not a show car, some imperfections and digs are on the body and paint. If you want a show car they sell for much more. If you use Paypal, buyer is responsible for all fees. Thank you so much for looking, good luck bidding!