1974 Volkswagen Thing Type 181 Safari Recently Restored Low Milage on 2040-cars
United States
1974 Volkswagen Thing Type 181 Safari recently restored with lots of new original parts and very low milage (19250 miles or 30800kms) and in perfect mechanical condition, starts right up and drives smoothly. This particular car is mexican and was restored by the president of the Classic Automobile Club Chapter Morelos and that is why the Morelos classic car plates, i traded it to him 4 months ago for a very original 1967 Plymouth Barracuda 318/270hp 4 bbl LA engine and 4 speed partially restored, the owner had it for sale at $10,000 USD and my reserve price is lower. Im selling it because im moving back to the US and need the money to cover for the expenses it involves. The title is the original sheet and all the original documents and history are included as well as a CD with over 200 pictures of the whole restoration process. All the gages and electrical devices are Hella and work flawlessly as well as the close ratio transmission with double CV joint and 1600cc engine, to my knowledge this was the only year with the big 1600cc engine and the short ratio transmission (which is very desirable and fun on an off road/summer time car) combination, brand new off road tires (Tornel is a mexican brand and i believe were the original model as they were sold here), original seat covers, windows, top, etc. As with any car of this vintage there are a few little details (cosmetic) that are hardly visible, easy to repair and do not interfere with the driving experience at all. I just recently took this car to the World Rally Championship that took place in Leon Guanajuato Mexico and it behaved and climbed with no issues at all and better than most modern SUVs, also just last weekend i took a 900km road trip to a surf contest in La Ticla Michoacan and the car didnt have a single issue and every body was in love with it, its a great attention getter and conversational piece. The car has been relisted due to me asking my dad to borrow one of his accounts because mine had an unactivity period of 4 years due to my relocation to Mexico when i lost my job back in the '09 rescession and turns out his account had an 8 year unactivity period which he forgot to tell me, regardless mine and his account have flawless positive feedback. The car is located in Central Mexico and will be delivered in Laredo TX after a $500 Paypal deposit at the place and time of your choice. Also the deposit will be returned in full and the Paypal fees covered by me in case of any misshaps. Any requests or questions feel free to ask through e mail or call 001 52 (443) 281 0037 with Rudy for inmediate answer in english or spanish, thanks. |
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