1974 Volkswagen Thing "julius" on 2040-cars

Year:1974 Mileage:0 Color: Orange /
orange

Location:

Dallas, Texas, United States

Advertising:

Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.6L
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer

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. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 1842469343
Year: 1974
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Thing
Trim: 4 door
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 0
Exterior Color: Orange
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: orange

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1974 Volkswagen Thing "Julius"

as presented by...

Texas Classic Cars of Dallas

1912 W. Mockingbird Lane

Dallas, Texas 75235

Dave at 214-213-7072 or Maris at 214-616-2317

FEATURES INCLUDE

1.6L 4 cylinder

New carb

Mild Cam

200 miles since last tune up

Custom tow bar

Original vinyl top & curtains

VIDEO PRESENTATION BELOW

Texas Classic Cars of Dallas is happy to present this 1974 Volkswagen "Thing". The Volkswagen Type 181 was a two-wheel drive, four-door, convertible, off-road, military vehicle manufactured by Volkswagen from 1968 to 1983.

Originally developed for the German Army, the Type 181 was also sold to the public, as the Kurierwagen in Germany, the Trekker in the United Kingdom, the Thing in the United States (1973-1974), and the Safari in Mexico. Civilian sales ended after model year 1980.

The Thing has been popular not because it could go "fast" or has a beautiful body design, but mostly because it was just so strange. The body is squarish and utilitarian, but undeniably unique for a passenger car. The orange paint makes this car even more unique, a shine that looks like it was just done not long ago.

All Things came standard with a convertible top, this one includes its original vinyl top and curtains. The cars four doors can be easily removed, requiring no tools.

The windshield can be folded. And what better way to drive the car than on white wheels wrapped around brand new BF Goodrich tires.

The interior is the definition of stripped. The seats have been re-upholstered and a matching canopy top and spare tire cover were made. The bench seat in the rear of the car has plenty of space for those wanting to ride in this unusual car.

The only instrumentation is a speedometer that houses a fuel gauge.

The odometer is currently not working.

To add a little riding pleasure to this car an aftermarket JVC cd/am/fm radio was installed along with a set of aftermarket speakers.

The current owner has only put 200 miles to the car ever since it got tuned up last. Most important the Thing looked so very, very weird. You either love them or not!

In 2004 to 2006 the Thing was treated to numerous mechanical upgrades. Everything from brake cylinders to exhaust system and heater boxes to transmission adjustments. It was gone over completely. We have receipts for all of the work. The current owner in May of this year had upper bushings installed, ball joints, new plugs and points, torsion arm bushings and the new cam installed.

A spare tire is in place on the back of the car such as Jeeps would normally have. A cover that matches the seats was done to make this ride more stylish.

The Thing was built on the same chassis as the pre-1968 Microbus and is propelled by VW's air cooled, 46hp, 1600cc flat four. Acceleration is pretty slow 0 to 60 mph takes a little more than 20 seconds. To give this Thing a little more power, one of the previous owners installed a cam. The current owner changed to a larger carburetor to compensate the cam. Julius now runs like a champ.

The undercarriage is very clean, there is no show of rust and the body is clearly straight. There are however some obvious small dents here and there.

SLIDESHOW BELOW

txccod123's 73thing album on Photobucket

Presentation by Karen Garcia / Texas Classic Cars of Dallas

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Texas Classic Cars is located at 1912 W. Mockingbird Lane in Dallas, Texas, 75235. We are open 6 days out of each week. Walk-in visitors and inspections by appointment are welcomed and encouraged. Please note our 100% positive feedback and bid with confidence. Again, you can reach Dave at 214-213-7072 or Maris at 214-616-2317 with any questions.

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DEPOSIT

The winning bidder must submit a 20% non refundable deposit within 48 hours of the close of the auction to secure the vehicle.

PAYMENT METHODS

Our preferred method of payment is bank wire transfer, or 3rd party financing. We can work with you if that is a problem. All funds must be in US dollars only. Please be sure to have full payment or approved financing in place before making your final bid. Feel free to call us with any questions.

PAYMENT OF BALANCE DUE

The buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due within 5 days of the close of the auction. All financial transactions must be completed before the vehicle leaves our dealership.

TAX, TITLE AND LICENSE

We are a licensed Texas dealership. It is required that we collect all tax, title and license fees from Texas residents at the time of the sale. We will do all of the title work. Non Texas residents are responsible for paying taxes in his/her state. Overseas customers will be charged a $30.00 fee for wire transfers. We must collect a vehicle inventory tax of .002276% and a small documentary fee of $75.00 on ALL sales.

SHIPPING

The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. We can refer you to a number of national and international shippers. Once the vehicle leaves our dealership, we will take no further responsibility for the vehicle.

ATTENTION BUYERS

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed, written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuine, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. Although every effort is made on our part to accurately describe vehicle you, it is the buyers responsibility to see that his/her classic and collector car purchase meets their individual criteria. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. The seller will make every effort to disclose any known defects associated with the vehicle at the buyers request prior to the close of the sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any oral or written statements about the vehicle. A personal or 3rd party inspection prior to purchase is highly recommended.

WE ALSO WANT TO MENTION THAT AS A LICENSED DEALERSHIP, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END AN EBAY AUCTION AT ANY TIME IF THE CAR SELLS FROM THE SHOWROOM

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