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Vw Thing Total Socal Custom Hot Rod Rat Rod Show Car None Like It!!! on 2040-cars

US $12,500.00
Year:1973 Mileage:450 Color: Matte Black /
 Grey
Location:

Sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States

Sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1800cc
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1832840568 Year: 1973
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Thing
Trim: Custom
Options: CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Mileage: 450
Exterior Color: Matte Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Grey
Condition: UsedA 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.Seller Notes:"Everything on this car works from lights to stereo. Just got PA inspection good until July 2014."

 

Ladies & Gentlemen - I am proud to present you the '73 THANG...

This is one of the most unique VW Things you'll ever see...

It began life in Redondo Beach California - a total frame up restoration.

But...  It wasn't built to VW Thing original standards...

It's better...

This THANG was built to be noticed...  A true SoCal Hot Rod...

The entire chassis was Rhino Lined to prevent rust [that's why you don't see too many Things on the road...]

The Pioneer system has 1200 [not a misprint] watts of sound with twin sub-woofers.  It can be quite loud...

All electrical elements are controlled via airplane inspired toggle switches.

Front wheels are 16" and rears are 20" on chrome rims.

Engine is bored out to a 1800cc monster with twin exhaust that sounds like no other THING...

Windshield is chopped.

Headlights are Angel Eyes with LEDs...

The back end rides on an air suspension...

There is a front grill [Things didn't come with a grill...].

There is custom work ALL over this car...  Check out the engine cover and sub woofer covers - both done in steel spider webs...

There is a MOMO competition steering wheel with a custom hub adaptor made from billet aluminum...

The EMPI shifter was only on performance cars of the era...

Original build cost was over $20,000.00.  Again, not a misprint.

I bought this car as a promotional vehicle for my business & it gets looks, smiles the thumbs up wherever you go...

I've taken it to car shows with Italian super cars and the THANG gets just as many admirers as the Lambos and Ferraris...

Whether you always wanted a THING or if you want a KILLER vehicle for your business, this is the one.

It will get you noticed.

If you've been watching custom THING prices lately, you'll know that my BIN price is a bargain.

Bid confidently.  This car is the real deal.  No nonsense.  No disappointments. I have 100% positive feedback on 900+ transactions.

No time for drama.

This is the best warm / dry weather car I've ever owned [and I've owned many...].

It lives in a garage and has under 500 miles since the rebuild [I trailer it to events over 100 miles away]...

 This is a singular chance to own something totally unique.

Happy Bidding!!!

 

 

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2015 VW Golf R ready for your pre-order on January 8

Mon, Dec 22 2014

If you want to be the first person on your block with Volkswagen's latest Golf R parked in your garage, you need to clear some time from your schedule on January 8. On that day, VW is opening the pre-order books for the first 500 Stateside examples of the new hot hatch, and they come with some neat accessories, too. Don't worry about specing just the right Golf R because all 500 early models are identical. In addition to the obvious 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 292 horsepower 280 pound-feet of torque and 4Motion all-wheel drive, the six-speed dual-clutch gearbox is the only option here. Every one of these hot hatches comes in Lapiz Blue Metallic paint with 19-inch wheels covered in summer performance tires. Based around the DCC and Nav trim, each of them also has VW's adaptive damper system, bi-xenon headlights with LED running lights, a Fender audio system, parking sensors and navigation. Beyond just being the first ones to own VW's latest hot hatch in the US, the deal for these 500 folks also includes a Volkswagen R watch, carbon fiber and stainless steel keychain and a certificate. All three items are serialized to match the VIN of the buyer's Golf R. The total price for each one of these 500 Golf R's is $39,090, plus $820 destination and delivery. But potential buyers don't have to come up with all of that on January 8. They just need to visit VW's Golf R site and pay a $500 reservation fee to get in line, which goes toward the purchase of the car. The money is refundable for anyone who backs out, and any additional orders are put on a waiting list in case of any cancelations.

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Dealer satisfaction scores have improved overall, Cadillac nabbed the luxury segment ahead of Audi and Lexus, taking the crown that Lexus held last year. Buick keeps the mass-market dealer satisfaction win in the family, finishing ahead of Volkswagen and last year's winner GMC. The study also found that service department use of tablets increased customer satisfaction, as did "best practices" like "providing helpful advice." Who knew?
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There's no shortage of three-row vehicles on the market for carrying seven or more people and their stuff wherever they all need to go. Just about every car company has at least one large crossover or traditional SUV with three rows of seats, and there are still plenty of minivans to pick from. But most of these vehicles are large, pricey, and frequently thirsty. Fortunately, there are still a handful of smaller crossovers that deliver 7-passenger capability in a smaller, cheaper package. We've gathered four of the small three-row set here to compare them based on space, power, fuel economy, pricing, and more. They include the very old Dodge Journey, the slightly less old Mitsubishi Outlander and Kia Sorento, and the relatively new Volkswagen Tiguan. You can see the raw numbers in the chart below, followed by a more detailed breakdown and some notes on how we like each of these vehicles. For in-depth opinions on the vehicles, be sure to check out our full reviews, and if you want to compare these with other vehicles, try out our comparison tools. Engines, transmissions and performance Interestingly, three of the four crossovers here utilize similar engines for their four-cylinder offerings. The Dodge, Kia and Mitsubishi all feature naturally aspirated 2.4-liter four-cylinder engines. Only the Volkswagen Tiguan chooses turbocharging and a smaller 2.0-liter displacement. But because of its turbocharger, the Tiguan's four-cylinder is easily the most potent, making a healthy 221 pound-feet of torque, which is more than 40 more than the Sorento, the crossover with the next most torque. The VW is also second-most powerful, just one horse behind the Sorento. The Outlander is the least powerful in the four-cylinder class. The Journey is only barely better, but it will probably feel as slow or worse thanks to its ancient 4-speed automatic. The four-cylinder Sorento and Outlander each have 6-speed automatic transmissions, and the VW has an 8-speed. The Sorento with a V6 has an 8-speed, too. View 17 Photos Moving up to the V6 class, the Outlander is once again at the bottom. It actually makes less torque than the turbo VW Tiguan. The Journey and Sorento are almost perfectly matched. The Journey makes a bit more torque; the Sorento makes a bit more power. The Journey also gets upgraded to a 6-speed automatic. Another powertrain consideration to bare in mind is whether all-wheel-drive is necessary.