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1973 Volkswagen Thing Convertible 1.6l, Rare California Thing!! on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:38579 Color: Red /
 Black
Location:

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States
Transmission:STD., 4 SPEED
Body Type:U/K
Engine:1.6L 1584CC 97Cu. In. H4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1833015795 Year: 1973
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Thing
Trim: Base
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Options: Convertible
Mileage: 38,579
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

AMAZING SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA THING!
 
THIS VERY RARE SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA VW THING WAS PURCHASED AND  LOVINGLY CARED FOR BY ITS ORIGINAL OWNER IN 1973. WE AQUIRED THIS VEHICLE IN JUNE 2013 AND STARTED A CAREFUL RESTORATION PROJECT

AS OF AUG. 2013 COMPLETE MOTOR OUT REBUILT  ALL RINGS,NEW BEARINGS, ROD BEARINGS, COMPLETE GASKET SET, SEALS, COMPLETE NEW SERVICES AND NEW ELECTRONIC IGNITION, TUNE UP AND BELTS AND HOSES AND FILTERS $1580

AS OF AUG., 2013 COMPLETE CARBURATOR REBUILT AND FUEL SYSTEM TESTING $380

AS OF APR., 2013 COMPETE SERVICES, DIFFERENTIAL, NEW FRONT BEAM SUPPORTS, REBUILT TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH, FLUIDS       $875

ALL NEW BRAKES  $880

NEW CUSTOM, DUAL EXHAUST (CORRECT THING MUFFLER THAT EXIT THRU THE REAR BUMPER) WITH CHROME TIPS $480

NEW OUTSIDE MIRRORS, NEW FRONT DOOR HANDLES WITH KEYS, NEW HUBCAPS $580

ALL ELECTRICAL VERIFIED, NEW REGULATOR, REBUILT GENERATOR, REBUILT FUEL GAGE, SPEEDOMETER, CHECKED ALL LIGHTS, NEW TAIL LIGHT LENSES, GAGES AND FAN WORKS LIKE NEW .   $475

ORIGINAL GAS HEATER INCLUDED BUT NOT CONNECTED (BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY)

COMPLETE NEW 3 STAGE PAINT  $1470

COMPLETE NEW CUSTOM  INTERIOR INCLUDING FULL CARPETING AND DOOR PANELS $1650

COMPLETE NEW CONVERTIBLE TOP, NEW CONV. TOP FRAME    $1500
 
A PROFESSIONAL RESTORE WITH LOTS OF $$$ INVESTED IN RESTORATION COSTS ALONE!

FOR SALE LOCALLY AT $9995                           BUY IT NOW IS $9995

SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SELL LOCALLY AND END THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME, CALL 858 222 2674 WITH ANY QUESTIONS

BUYER TO PERFORM ALL INSPECTIONS AND ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING.
 IF YOU ARE NOT READY TO MAKE A DEPOSIT WITHIN 24 HOURS AND PAY IN FULL WITHIN 7 DAYS AND AND PICK UP THE VEHICLE IN 14 DAYS OF
 THE END OF THE AUCTION, PLEASE DO NOT BID.
IF YOU NEED TO GET YOUR WIFE'S PERMISSION  DO SO BEFORE BIDDING!.

IF YOU HAVE LESS THAN 10 POSITIVE FEED BACKS OR LESS THAN 98% RATING , PLEASE CALL 858 222 2674 , BEFORE YOU BID OR YOUR BID WILL BE CANCELLED

PAYPAL DEPOSIT LIMIT IS $50    BALANCE MUST BE PAID FOR IN CASH IN PERSON OR BANK WIRE DEPOSIT TO WELLS FARGO BANK ONLY.

DISCALIMER... READ BEFORE YOU BID!

We sell 3 to 4  rebuilt CLASSICS a month... We know what we are doing. We have more than 347 positive feedbacks in the last 12 months   and only two selfish, idiots that have left us bad feedback to manipulate the system.!

REGISTRATION, APPLICATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL SMOG EQUIPMENT, REGULATIONS AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS ARE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER ONLY.

41 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. LOTS OF $$$  SPENT ON REBUILDING THIS RARE CLASSIC.   DESCRIBED TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE.  PLAN TO SPEND A $200 DLLS. TO MAKE IT THE WAY YOU WANT. YOU ARE NOT BUYING A NEW CAR OR A $50000 TO $100000 DLLS  NUMBERS MATCHING ANTIQUE!!

NO COMPLAINERS OR CRY BABIES.  THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THAT IT IS JUST BEEN REBUILT LIKE NEW.  LIKE NEW IS NOT NEW!!

NOTE:
MOST OUR CLASSICS SELL BEFORE THE END OF THE AUCTION. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BUY IT NOW, PLEASE CALL 858 222 2674
THE WINNING BUYER CAN FLY INTO SAN DIEGO AIRPORT AND DRIVE THE CAR BACK HOME  OR MAKE ARRANGEMENTS
THRU USHIP.COM  AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE TRANSPORT TRUCK IN SAN DIEGO.

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