1974 Volkswagen Thing

Type 181 Convertible

1600cc

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

1974 VW Thing.. no reserve !!!!!!!!!! Look around, you won't find one in this Condition for less. The other VW things on Ebay have high reserves that are never met and the cars are NOT sold. this Thing has NO reserve! it will be sold to the highest bidder when the auction is over. 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 55K miles. The steering is tight thanks to all the new parts and the car riding on 4 new tires. The engine is a 1600 single port with dual relief that starts and idles properly. This car starts, runs, drives and stops, with great response and pep for a VW. The entire Brake system was replaced. Seats are correct style new seat covers on all seats and new padding in front seats. Front seats are also thing only original seats. Wheels are the hard to find, original and 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 one spot in the battery tray that has been cut out and been replaced with 20 gauge steel welded in. This car will be a great daily driver. The horn, 2 speed wipers, turn signals, hazards, brake lights, bright and dim headlights lights all work. Oil pressure and alternator light both work. Car also has an aftermarket, Thing specific Roll cage offered as an option from the dealer. The front of the car sports a rack that was also specific for the Thing from the dealer. Here is a list of the new parts. Exterior: New Factory yellow paint (about 6 months old) New tires Hankook 195/75/14 (less than 15 miles on tires) you can still see the “Vent Spew” bumps on the tires in the pics!! New valve stems on all 4 tires New “The Thing” Decals on both sides New upper ball joints (left and right) New Lower Ball Joints (left and right) New inner and outer tie-rod ends (left and right) New Headlights New chrome headlight rings New Chrome door handles with keys (All 4) Bumpers, rack and roll cage are coated with new Textured bed-liner New hubcaps (all 4) mirror moon New wipers New front turn signal seals (Left and Right New turn front turn signal bulbs New Clutch cable New throttle cableNew antenna New outside mirrors left and right. Interior: New seat covers on ALL seats. New stuffing added to front seats New E-brake cables left and right New Battery New rear License plate seal New Truck-bed liner on floors and package area. Brakes: New master cylinder New wheel Cylinders (all 4 wheels) New Soft lines (All 4 Wheels) New front to rear brake line New brake fluid bled through system. Engine: New starter New generator New rear main seal New Flywheel seal New Voltage regulator Carburetor is rebuilt with kit and seals. New plugs New Wires. New carb to intake seal. New intake/head seals New fan shroud heater plugs New engine tin paint (hammer Black) All new soft fuel lines from tank to carb New hard fuel line from front to back inside frame New fuel filter New 009 Distributor new points, rotor, condenser and cap and dust cover. Nice aftermarket EMPI quiet pack Exhaust in great condition coated with high temperature paint. New exhaust header seals New oil change 10/2017 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. DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU ARE A SERIOUS BUYER!!! $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!