Owned by my late sister from early80's until 2023, always kept in heated garage, never driven in winter. Custom steering wheel, New sport wheels and tires. Sharp, dependable and ready to drive or collect.

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1973 Volkswagen Thing

F.U.N. Fun! 1973 Volkswagen Thing Type 181. "It's not a car, it's a thing!". Walk around Video.

Give us a call at903-765-5076 with any questions! Financing and shipping available! The 1973 Volkswagen Thing is the ultimate throwback to fun and functional motoring. Born out of VW's versatile Type 181 platform, this quirky convertible embodies the freewheeling spirit of the '70s. With its vibrant Yellow exterior and no-nonsense design, the Thing stands out whether you're cruising the streets or tackling off-road trails. Under the hood is a robust 1600cc 4-cylinder engine paired with a reliable 4-speed manual transmission.

FULL HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOS AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION ON YOU HAVE A VEHICLE YOU ARE LOOKING TO SELL, PLEASE CALL US AT 770-455-8494WE SHOW VEHICLES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PLEASE CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT IN ORDER TO VIEW A LISTING IN PERSON.NEW ARRIVAL!! INCREDIBLY COOL, RARE VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 181 THING! WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND MAINTAINED ITS WHOLE LIFE! STARTS, RUNS, AND DRIVES EXACTLY AS IT SHOULD!EXTERIOR IS FINISHED IN WHITE WITH A BLACK LEATHERINTERIOR.FACTORY OPTIONS AND FEATURES INCLUDE:1.6L FLAT-FOUR CYLINDER ENGINE4-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLEREMOVEABLE SOFT TOPLEATHER TONNEAU COVERREMOVABLE WINDOWSREMOVABLE DOORSFOLD-DOWN WINDSHIELDAND MUCH MORE.GAS MOTORCARS IS A FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED CAR DEALERSHIP LOCATED IN MARIETTA, GA. WE ONLY SELL VEHICLES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY. WE SHIP VEHICLES WORLDWIDE AT THE BUYER'S EXPENSE.

Completely restored front to back. Everything is new or rebuilt. 1600 engine. Looking for new winter project. Interested in trades particularly Porsche. 

541-297-3five4zero

-1974 Volkswagon Thing
-No Smog Required
-New removable windows
-New Front & Rear Seats
-Recently serviced with receipts ($9,000.00)

1974 VW Thing (presmog)

Price lowered!!

Well cared for Volkswagen Thing, previous owner had for 13 years! Runs extremely well! Recently gone through by competition engineering in Tempe. Paint is in decent shape.

Open to trade for beetle

Garaged Only
1960 CC Engine
Dual Weber Carbs
Roll Cage
Convertible Top
Bucket Front Seats
EMPI Trigger Shifter
Engine Rebuilt at 50,000
MOMO quick release steering wheel
NOAM speakers

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VW (Price lowered!) Volkswagen THING 1974

Rare vw thing. Award winning as the top oddball vehicle at a vw show which is no small feat. Runs great, all gauges work. Has unique patina. New rhino lined pans. All rust was treated and then clear coated to produce the look.  Top isn’t great but who puts the top up anyway.

1973 Volkswagen Thing Thing

1974 VW Thing with full tube chassis.  Long list of parts on this custom build.  Fully street legal and registered in California.  Setup like Sandrail / Sandcar / Dune Buggy.  

Chenoworth Frame painted with STEEL IT
Front suspension 2.0 KING Coilovers
Rear suspension 2.5" KING Coilovers 33" eye to eye - 12" travel with covers and limit straps and King By-Pass
TI Designs Trailing Arms 4" longer by 1.625" wider
King Kong Spindles
Tatum 2 Piston Caliper Front Disk Brakes
42" and 24” LED Light Bars
6" HID SOL Tek Lights
2" HID Lights
Race Trim suspension seats with 4 point harness
091 6 rib trans set up by McDowell Performance with Jamar ProX Shifter
33" 10.5 BFG Tires on Method Aluminum Race Wheels with full size spare
Tool box and cooler
Rear LED Warning Light Bar
Mounted RotoPax for fuel and water
Rugged Radios 4 person Headset Intercom
Baja Designs Dome Light
Sportsman Micro stub axle rear brake kit
SACO 5/8" Rack and Pinion
51" Race Trim Bench Seat with 4 point harness
Tilt Steering assembly
20 Gallon Aluminum gas tank with gauge
3.0 Liter Honda Coil Pack Engine V6 00-03
Autometer Gauges with GPS speedometer
2 Fire Extinguishers on quick release mounts
CNC Pedals - 7/8 Brake 3/4 clutch with Stainless Steal Lines
Aluminum Radiator with dual electric cooling fans
High Torque Starter recently rebuilt 

Asking $26,750 OBO. 

Sorry no trades. Too busy with other things and can’t find the time to enjoy it anymore. 

Extra CVs and axles aswell as other parts. Please contact me with questions.

1974 VW Thing - CA Plated - Dual Sport Offroad Buggy - Pre-Runner

1973 Volkswagen Thing
1641cc engine
Pistons, cylinders and cylinder heads are new.  
Brand new tires.  
I do have the side windows, but not pictured.

Window Storage Bag, Strong Original 1600cc Engine. 1974 Volkswagen Thing. Manual Convertible Top, Removable Factory Side Windows. 80+ HD Pictures Down Below. I accept wire transfers, checks, and cash in person.

1974 Volkswagen Thing | Convertible | RESTORED - 1600cc | 80+ HD Pictures

74 Volkswagen thing runs and drives good top is in great shape have side windows. They just need work reason for selling. I have too many vehicles need the room.

1974 Volkswagen Thing

For sale 1973 Volkswagen thing! 
Runs and Drives Great! 
Clean title! 
1600cc 
Trade in’s accepted 
$18,500 cash 
I have a small dealer located in Tempe advertised price is out the door with all fees and registration included for 1 year!

1973 Volkswagen Thing!

1973 Volkswagen Thing Safari trekker  · Convertible · Driven 300 miles

This is a brand new, never installed nor used Stock 1973 VW Thing Exhaust - German, it originally comes painred in grey, but I had it chrome.  Was going used it, but I’m going in a different engine build route now. So my loss, your gain. It comes with all the extra mounting hardware required brand new also. I’m in North Texas. $800.00 and will include free shipping in the 48 continental states for free. Let me know.

1973 Volkswagen Thing Safari Trekker

Good dual port motor taken from 74 autostick. Comes with 1600 single port motor for parts. Single port is not locked up. Enough to make a good engine from the two and then sell the remaining case for some money back. Cash only. Meet at 4088 austell powder springs rd. In powder springs.

Vw 1600 Dual Port Engine Motor Vw Bug Beetle Ghia Bus Thing

Almost two 1973 VW Things. Yellow one is on a Ghia pan, but do have the all the correct suspension. I have a lot more pictures with all the parts it will come with. Do not want to part it out would like to sell everything at once. No title for either body. No trades and will not respond to is this still available.

1973 thing hood. Still on my car. pulling off when I sell . Hood only. Fenders and bumpers listed at a later date. I have no other parts. putting mine back together. 500 cash. 904-8five9-7828

1973 Vw Thing Hood

FOR SALE:

VW Thing Type 181 Deck Lid Engine Cover Hatch
Original White, has been re-painted on outside.
Hinges good.
License Plate Light Bulb Housing
License Plate Bracket
Locking Deck Lid Latch-no key-
Slight tweak on corner, see photos.

$200

VW Thing Type 181 Deck Lid Engine Cover Hatch

VE 73-74 Thing Type 181 Front Seat SET Driver and passenger 

Located: Canton Illinois
Price : $300
Good salvaged condition frames are solid and straight needs reupholstered .

VW 73-74 Thing Type 181 Driver And Passenger Front Seat

1974 VW Thing in excellent condition.
Has always been stored in a garage. Engine upgraded to 2007 cc.
Orange color with black interior. The entire inside body has a sprayed-on truck bed liner for easily washing out after a day at the dunes or just having fun. The Suspension has been lifted and has oversized tires with custom rims in good condition.
The interior floors, front and back, have tan woven sisal and wood floor mats. Additionally, the hood area and the boot space (where the top folds down) have woven sisal mats.
The cream-colored soft top is in good condition. No rips and has never needed a repair. The top folds back and latches easy for convertible driving.
The doors detach and the windshield folds down with ease and no issues.
The doors have all the components and currently have removable glass windows in excellent condition. There is also a complete set of soft curtain windows included, along with some additional parts.
The orange exterior paint is in great condition except for a few minor chips.
The transmission and brakes are good, exactly what you would expect from a Thing.
88,222 miles

1974 VW Thing Excellent Condition

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