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1975 German Volkswagen Thing Vw on 2040-cars

Year:1975 Mileage:34589
Location:

Jonesboro, Indiana, United States

Jonesboro, Indiana, United States
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This VW has a history and story!

Originally used by a Fire Chief in Germany until 2004 then it was shipped to the US

It has original sirens on the front of the car as well as Flags that were used by the Fire Chief, (please see photos)

The sirens are not hooked up and the original Fire Chief radio equipment has been removed prior to shipping it to the US.

I am the 3rd owner since it came to the US.

The Odometer is in KM and reads 34589 (approx 21,492 miles) The Odometer stopped working approximately 500 miles ago.  The Speedometer works fine, but the Odometer doesn't.

The vehicle is original including top and side curtins.  I have had the window in the top replaced, one of the side curtins needs the window replaced.  I have never driven it with the top up or side curtains on, so I didnt replace the window in the side curtin.

When i got the car it had its original tires!

The car runs and drives perfectly! it is a great original un-restored original

With that being said, it is not in perfect or show condition.  There are dents in the hood, and one place on the front right fender that the paint is bubbling.  I do have all four doors even though they are not pictured.

This car is German made not the Mexican import, It does have a current, clear, Indiana Title.

I very much enjoy the VW but need to sell some toys. 

The car is for sale locally also, Seller reserves the right to end the auction early

Please feel free to contact me with any questions 765-517-0846

Transportation of the Car is buyers responsibility.

$1000 deposit required within 24 hours of the end of the auction, balance due within 7 days please. 

Please see the photos, I have tried to show the car as accurately as possible.

I do also have new (from The Thing Shop) top tie down straps. but i have not put them on yet.

 

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