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1973 Volkswagen Thing **original Unrestored Condition** on 2040-cars
Year:1973
Mileage:66713
Color:
Location:
College Place, Washington, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4 cylinder
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4 cylinder
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1973
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Thing
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: 4 speed
Mileage: 66,713
Exterior Color: Orange
Number of Doors: 4
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: original
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Thing
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: 4 speed
Mileage: 66,713
Exterior Color: Orange
Number of Doors: 4
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: original
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. ...
Up for bid is an ORIGINAL UNRESTORED 1973 Thing. It was reciently pulled from it's 22yr resting place. "Barn find" is highly overused these days but as you can see from the pictures, that's exactly where it came from. It is in original unrestored condition. It does show it's age with some bumps and bruises but nothing bad enough to detract from it's original patina. I have tried to capture all of the dents and scrapes in the pictures. The original orange paint was buffed out and the top and seats conditioned to bring it back to the present polished state.
The motor is a 1600 dual port with dual Kadrons. It has a remote oil filter you can see in the pictures. New dual exhaust installed just before parking. It does have some exhaust leaks, I haven't taken a close look at it so assume they will still be there at the end of the auction. It does run ok when warmed up but could use a good super tune by you. New NAPA battery installed.
It has new tires on the rear and an old set of michelins on the front. I kept the wheels just as they were because they just kind of fit the unrestored look. I will leave that to your discretion.
Brakes seem to be fine. I haven't had it above 50 mph but the brakes brought it to a safe stop. There is a spare rear drum.
The top is in perfect condition. All the fastening loops are in place and you can actually see out the plastic rear window. It also comes with a carpet kit still in the shippers box. Also in the box are seat belt harnesses.
The trunk carries the original(?) polyglass spare tire, and jack. I didn't find a lug wrench. The gas heater seems to be complete and unmolested. I have no idea on the working condition of the heater. I have never had any experience with these and I figured this wouldn't be a great time to learn! I will leave that one to you too.
There is a small rusted area under the battery. I showed it in the pictures with a standard business card lying next to it for reference. That is all the rust I found.
It has a 4 pt cage you can see in the pictures.
It comes with the side curtain frames. The vinyl and windows are toast. They will need new coverings.
Overall this is a great unrestored, original daily driver, show and shine attention getter. If you don't like to be talked to or are offended by people following you and taking pictures with their iphone, this isn't for you! It is an incredible attention grabber. Park it next to a restored muscle car or hot rod and people will look at this THING first!
Please bid with confidence that you are buying an ORIGINAL UNRESTORED VW Thing. They are only original once! Thank you for looking.
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