For Sale: 1973 Volkswagen Thing in Concord, North Carolina for sale in Concord, NC
Vehicle Description STK 3120 1973 Volkswagen Thing The VW Type 181 was based on a concept developed by Volkswagen during WWII.
It is a 4-door cabriolet with full convertible top, removable doors and a lay-down windshield.
Manufactured in Wolfsburg Germany, it shared mechanicals with the Type 1 Beetle and the VW Microbus.
The chassis utilizes the floor pan design of the Karmann Ghia, which was 3 longer than the Beetle.
The Type 181 was available to the civilian market from 1968 to 1983, but exports to the US were limited to the 1973-74 model years.
Total US sales numbered approximately 25,000 units.
Worldwide the Type 181 had a multitude of brand names, but the US version was dubbed the 'Thing'.
Our 1973 'Thing' has been the beneficiary of a full restoration.
An exterior 2-tone respray of 'Carolina Blue' and Cream White was applied and is in very good condition.
The interior features new black vinyl upholstery, sun visors, an AM/FM/Cassette stereo system and a rare 12V heater/defroster system.
A new softop has just been installed - no small task.
The Type 181 Thing was equipped from the factory with a 1.
6L flat-four powerplant.
We do not have a history on this engine, but it appears stock and sounds strong.
The air-cooled powerplant is backed by a 4-speed manual RWD transaxle.
Brakes are 4-wheel drum and nice radial tires are mounted on re-furbed factory 15 steel wheels w/chrome caps.
Side covers and additional restoration parts are included in the sale.
This 'Thing' is your ultimate beach cruiser and holds a unique place in VW lore.
ALL VEHICLES SOLD AS IS.
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It is a 4-door cabriolet with full convertible top, removable doors and a lay-down windshield.
Manufactured in Wolfsburg Germany, it shared mechanicals with the Type 1 Beetle and the VW Microbus.
The chassis utilizes the floor pan design of the Karmann Ghia, which was 3 longer than the Beetle.
The Type 181 was available to the civilian market from 1968 to 1983, but exports to the US were limited to the 1973-74 model years.
Total US sales numbered approximately 25,000 units.
Worldwide the Type 181 had a multitude of brand names, but the US version was dubbed the 'Thing'.
Our 1973 'Thing' has been the beneficiary of a full restoration.
An exterior 2-tone respray of 'Carolina Blue' and Cream White was applied and is in very good condition.
The interior features new black vinyl upholstery, sun visors, an AM/FM/Cassette stereo system and a rare 12V heater/defroster system.
A new softop has just been installed - no small task.
The Type 181 Thing was equipped from the factory with a 1.
6L flat-four powerplant.
We do not have a history on this engine, but it appears stock and sounds strong.
The air-cooled powerplant is backed by a 4-speed manual RWD transaxle.
Brakes are 4-wheel drum and nice radial tires are mounted on re-furbed factory 15 steel wheels w/chrome caps.
Side covers and additional restoration parts are included in the sale.
This 'Thing' is your ultimate beach cruiser and holds a unique place in VW lore.
ALL VEHICLES SOLD AS IS.
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