1974 Volkswagen Type 181 The Thing This vehicle has received a fresh restoration in a deep blue with color matched wheels. Upholstered in black vinyl with matching removable soft top. The engine is built on Type 1 EO 1300cc air cooled flat-four. Formally in the Gregorie Neck Collection The Volkswagen Type 181 The Thing was an updated version of the German military's Type 82 Kubelwagen. Rather than using the Type 82's mechanical setup, however, the Thing rode on a combination of a Beetle driveline and a Type II Transporter suspension. Like the rest of the VW lineup, the Type 181 placed the air-cooled, 1300cc engine in the rear and use the motor's horsepower to drive the rear wheels. Much like during its two-year production run, the Volkswagen Thing today is a quirky, eye-catching ride. Its bright and wild 1970s colors, combined with the convertible's boxiness make it stand out in a sea of uniform cars. Models from 1974 are slightly more desirable due to their horsepower, though condition and color tend to drive value more than model year. EXTERIOR: aˆc Blue aˆc Blue wheels aˆc Black vinyl soft top (removable) INTERIOR: aˆc Black vinyl bucket seats aˆc AM/FM Bluetooth Radio aˆc Seat belts aˆc Heater MECHANICS: aˆc Type 1 EO 1300cc air cooled flat four aˆc 4-Speed Manual aˆc 4-Wheel disc brakes UNDERCARRIAGE: aˆc Clean Call us at941-208-6886, a live person answers the phones from 9am - 9pm (EST) Financing is available on our website We can ship this vehicle world wide door to door Our indoor showroom is located at 7910 25th Court East Unit 107 Sarasota, FL 34243