Detail Info for: Volkswagen : Thing Beautiful 1974 Orange VW Thing

Transaction Info
Sold On:
10/24/2011
Price:
$ 5500.00
Condition:
Mileage:
50000
Location:
Newnan, GA, 30265
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1974 Volkswagen Thing
Submodel Body Type:
Convertible
Engine:
-
Transmission:
-
VIN:
1833024370
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
Selling my awesome 1974 "Hugger Orange" VW Thing. The car runs like a top...and I have done a couple recent fixes on it to increase its driving stability. I will first list some things that will eventually need to be done on the car from my perspective. 1. new floor pans...it is drivable and ok, but they are rusted out, and will need to replaced in a year or so. 2. Though I never used it, the original canvas convertible top will need to be replaced. I believe the frame on it is o.k., but the top is old and has a few rips in it. A couple times when I had it out and the rain came suddenly, it did hold it off pretty good. 3. Some of the gadgets on the front dash need replaced. For example, the speedometer is not functioning, though I clocked myself going 65 to 70 mph. The hazards worked, but the button is loose. 4. If you want windshield wipers you will need to get some from the Thing shop or another VW supplier (I usually rode with the wind-shield down)...this was my favorite way to drive the Thing. Here are some things that I recently in the last year have done to The Thing: 1. Put a new coat of Hugger Orange on the exterior...not professional, but it sure does look good on the road. 2. New distributor. 3. Compression test (all for passed with flying colors). 4. New generator. 5. New fuel pump. 6. New fuel filter and fuel line. 7. New duck boards for the interior. 8. Installed a roll bar to feel a little more comfortable with my kids in the car. 9. Tune up with new Bosch lines and spark plugs. 10. Painted the rims orange, installing chrome beauty rings and chrome vw moon hub caps. 11. Installed new belt. 12. Installed beautiful new Artic Claw tires. 13. Had a new clutch installed. 14. Installed new battery Headlights work. Radio Works but buttons stick a bit. Turn Signals work. Window Skirts are in good shape and all for are there. They are black. I've invested a lot into this car, but I'm selling it due to the boat purchase I just made. The car runs great, and its a great car to tinker with as well... My family had a blast taking it out on the road for a cruises and date nights : )