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1973 Volkswagen Thing

$28,495

1973 Volkswagen Thing

Vehicle Details

Make

Volkswagen

Model

Thing

Year

1973

Mileage

32,500 miles

VIN

AMS38931

Body Type

Convertible

Transmission

Manual

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Description

1973 VW THING Type 181 The car was originally purchased and resided in Cypress, California which would explain to me why the car is rust free. The Second owner was an older couple from upstate New York who drove it very little and always kept it stored inside their garage. I purchased the car from the third owner who traded it in to a dealer in Ohio with only 32,487 documented miles (reference attached Ohio Title).

A very nice paint job and a new interior was done on the car a few years ago. I installed a brand new top with a heavy duty powder coated frame. New Brake wheel cylinders and a new Master Cylinder was installed.

All the original front and rear brake shoes were like new so I reinstalled them. As shown in the attached photos the new WAGNER shoes will come with the car for the next brake job. I also installed a new battery and a Battery Tender trickle charger that will also come with the car.

The Engine oil was recently changed as well as the transmission fluid. The c

Volkswagen Thing Market Overview

Based on 8 Volkswagen Thing listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

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$21,908
Avg. Asking Price
1973–1974
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site - Above Average
This car: $28,495
Low: $16,495 High: $44,995
Transmission Distribution
Manual 63% ◄
Condition Distribution
Good 13%
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