1973 Volkswagen Thing
"That Thing You Do"
- Year
- 1973
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Thing
- Stock
- B1429 K
- Vin
- 1832755442
- Odometer Reading
- 64,475
- Engine Size
- 1.6L Flat 4
- Transmission Type
- Manual
- Body Color
- Sunshine Yellow
- Interior Color
- Tan
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Location
- Grand Rapids
$13,900
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1973 Volkswagen Thing for purchase. Originally developed for the West German Army, the Type 181 was also sold to the public, as the Kurierwagen in West Germany, the Trekker (RHD Type 182) in the United Kingdom, the Thing in the United States (1973–74), the Safari in Mexico and South America, and Pescaccia in Italy. Civilian sales ended after model year 1980. The Thing was then marketed to Americans boasting about its off-road capabilities, which wasn't very convincing to buyers here. The Thing did capture the desire from buyers as a quirky import that very few other people had. Today, its retro and unique look screams summer beach cruiser and its rarity makes it a really cool collector's item.
This '73 VW Thing in Sunflower Yellow was imported and rarely used. Only seeing time on the road as a fair-weather summer cruiser. It is powered by the original 1.6L flat 4-cylinder engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. It featured bucket seats, am/fm radio, soft convertible top, and more. This model, as North American models were, was built in the Puebla, Mexico plant and then imported in to Michigan. When someone is looking for a Thing that is a highly original example, this beauty is the one to find! Please call or email for more details!
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final. GR Auto Gallery and all its affiliates reserve the right to charge a 3% processing fee on any credit card sales of over $2,500.
Basic
- Year
- 1973
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Thing
- Hobby Segment
- Classic
- Odometer Reading
- 64,475
- Drivetrain
- RWD
Body
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Body Color
- Sunshine Yellow
- Stripes
- No
Interior
- Interior Color
- Tan
- Center Console
- No
Engine
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- 1.6L Flat 4
- Transmission Type
- Manual
Contact Us About This Vehicle
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