Detail Info for: Volkswagen : Thing thing 1973 181 vw thing volkswagen restored show car convertible bus bug ghia classic

Transaction Info
Sold On:
09/25/2011
Price:
$ 12000.00
Condition:
Mileage:
6850
Location:
san antonio, tx, 78250
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1973 Volkswagen Thing
Submodel Body Type:
thing Convertible
Engine:
4 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
1832575948
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
FULLY RESTORED 1973 VOLKSWAGEN THING. THIS CAR WAS FROM ARIZONA WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND DROVE IT ALL THE WAY BACK TO SAN ANTONIO TEXAS. I HAVE A NEW PROJECT SO ITS TIME FOR THIS BABY TO MOVE ON TO ITS NEXT OWNER. MOST ALL NEW PARTS FOR THE RESTORE CAME FROM THE THING SHOP IN ARIZONA. THEY ARE THE BEST PARTS YOU CAN BUY FOR THIS CAR. THE TOP, TOP FRAME AND WINDOW INSERTS ARE ALL FROM THE THING SHOP. IT HAS THE CORRECT EXHAUST AND IS NEW. ENGINE IS A DUAL PORT WITH A SINGLE CARB ALL NEW. ALL NEW BRAKES "DRUMS". THE WHEELS ARE REPLICA PORSCHE GASS BURNERS AND TIRES ARE STILL VERY GOOD. THE INTERIOR IS CUSTOM PLAID. WOOD FLOOR MATS AND REAR CUSTOM WOOD IN STORAGE AREA. IT WAS LOWERED USING A FRONT BEAM FROM A BUG AND THE TIRES DO NOT RUB. PIONEER CD PLAYER WITH MP3 INPUT. THE WIPERS AND BLINKERS ALL WORK AND THERE IS NO HEATER. I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY SIGNS OF RUST ON THE THING AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER WHO BUILT IT SAID IT WAS A VERY DRY CAR TO BEGIN WITH. THE OVERALL CONDITION IS VERY GOOD HOWEVER THERE ARE A FEW SCRATCHES AND A COUPLE SMALL DINGS BUT YOU HAVE TO LOOK VERY VERY HARD TO FIND THEM. I BOUGHT THIS CAR TO DRIVE BUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER BUILT IT FOR VOLKSWAGEN CAR SHOWS. IT HAS WON MANY FIRST PLACE AWARDS. THE THING RUNS AND DRIVES VERY NICE AND GETS LOOKS EVERYWHERE YOU GO. TRANNY SHIFTS NICE AND HAS PLENTY OF POWER. IT HAS A 10 GALLON GAS TANK AND GETS VERY GOOD GAS MILEAGE. MANY PARTS WERE BLACKED OUT TO LOOK GOOD WITH THE CUSTOM GREEN PAINT. I HAVE THE ARIZONA TITLE IN HAND. WELL THATS ALL THAT I CAN THINK OF FOR NOW. IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK. I DO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION EARLY DO TO IT BEING LISTED ON OTHER SITES. ALL ARE WELCOME TO INSPECT THE CAR IN PERSON... BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND OR PICKUP....HAPPY BIDDING..... ME CELL IS 210-638-9426 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL AND OR LEAVE A MESSAGE OR TEXT.