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1974 Volkswagen Thing 4-door Cabriolet - Arizona Car, Rust Free on 2040-cars

US $11,900.00
Year:1974 Mileage:13943 Color: White /
 Black
Location:

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Transmission:4-Speed Manual
Engine:1.6L 4-Cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
VIN: 1842542668 Year: 1974
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Thing
Trim: Cabriolet
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: CD Player, Convertible
Mileage: 13,943
Exterior Color: White
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. ... 

Offered here for sale is "the coolest THING" on the road. This 1974 Volkswagen Thing is a rust-free, Arizona car that has been completely restored inside and out. This unique vehicle is outfitted with a rebuilt 1.6L H4 rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, a 4-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive. The 4-Door Cabriolet was in production from 1968 to 1983 and has climbed in collectability in recent years. This example is finished in white with a black soft top and black cloth seats. 

These vehicles are extremely versatile. Top comes off, windows come off, doors come off, back seats fold down, windshield folds down This model is outfitted with a roll bar, dual exhaust, Jensen CD/radio deck, BRM aftermarket wheels, wooden floor grates, running boards, and a pristine soft top. Accompanying this Thing are a handful of extras, including a safari top (still in plastic), speaker bar, second set of wheels/tires with original steel hubcaps, zebra/safari seat covers, and some miscellaneous spare parts. It also has a full spare, the original jack, two sets of keys, and full-service receipt (detailed below). 

In 2002, before being put in storage for the past 10 years, the car was fully restored and the following parts were either replaced or fixed: spark plugs, oil filter, front ball joints, brake shoes, wheel cylinders, grease seals, brake hoses, tie rod assemblies, ball joint boots, front wheel bearings, master cylinder, steering damper, CV boots, gas gauge, alignment and bulbs. A new battery was recently installed as well. 

The car starts on command and drives great; shifting and suspension/handling are superb. This vehicle is a great collector car that you can enjoy on your way to the beach or the weekend car show. It will continue to appreciate over time if taken care of and WILL get attention wherever driven and/or seen. 


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