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The Ultimate Vintage VW Project!
Great opportunity for a collector, restorer, or enthusiast looking to build a classic VW Thing or a custom beach cruiser.
Make / Model: Volkswagen Thing / Type 181
Body Style: 4-door convertible with removable soft top
Condition: Disassembled, restoration project (sold as-is)
What’s Included:
Body, chassis, and suspension components
Doors and soft top
Various necessary parts and hardware (message for specific details or to view parts)
Important Details:
Condition Notes: The vehicle is currently disassembled and in the process of restoration. The body has visible rust in several areas and will require extensive bodywork before it is road-ready.
Transport: Sold as-is. The buyer is entirely responsible for pickup and transport.
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Volkswagen Thing (Type 181) – Classic Project Car For Sale

1972 VW Safari - Mexican domestic market spec. No provision for heat whatsoever - no gas heat, no engine heat. Great shape with no rust or obvious crash damage. Car lived most of its life in Texas and was garaged. 

The original low-compression 1600 for the Mexican market is included, but didn't want to run. In its place is a decent 1500cc engine with a new EMPI carburetor and new Pertronix electronic ignition distributor and coil. The under-engine protection is installed, and a tow hitch is included. 

Five stock original 15-inch wheels are included, with brand new General A/T tires on the car, and a basic touring tire (also new) on the spare rim. Lug stud upgrade has been installed all around, and the brakes have all been adjusted. New air shocks are installed on the rear of the car, and spring-assist shocks in the front, set for soft support but could be stiffened for serious off-road use. Together they give a like-new ride height. 

The top is new, just installed, and all four side curtains are included, along with storage bags in the trunk. Upholstery is in good shape. There is an AM/FM/Cassette deck that works and some speakers appropriate to the vehicle in the footwells. 

Obviously the paint is idiosyncratic. I came to really like it, and what the hell, you're going to stand out in this car anyway. 

There are two holes in the front fenders, where a previous owner remounted the turn signals for some reason. 

This Safari fires right up and runs well. Steering is reasonably tight and the brakes are in good shape. With the reduction gears, speed tops out at about 50 MPH, but it pulls strongly to that point. 

Clean Oregon title in my name. Car is in Tillamook, Oregon.

1972 VW Safari

This is a very nice original VW Thing in exceptional condition.

1973 & 1974 Things in rough condition, but complete (mostly and sort of). These have been in and out of my garage for over 30 years now, and realizing that I'm simply not going to ever get to them and would like to see them get used for at least parts, if not possibly to be made road-worthy again. The 1973 was taken apart several years ago for a floorpan replacement, and most parts placed in totes. One of the photos will show a new floorpan assembly welded to a tunnel that was obtained for this project and painted in POR15. The original is also included (pic included). The engine, transmission, and all of the parts pictured are included and removed from this car. a few additonal parts and such have been also added throughout the years, including multiple gas heaters. The 1974 Thing is very rare and unique with it's factory installed semi-automatic transmission. She's rough and a bit bondo filled in spots, but mostly all there (as I recall). Selling as a complete lot, must take all. Open to a fair and reasonable offer. Thanks for your time and hope you're well. -James

Pair of Things For Parts or Repair

1974 VW Thing in very good condition.  New soft top with glass window inserts, new tires, runs well!

1974 VW Thing for sale!

Rusty but trusty! Starts right up every time. I’ve owned it 2-3 years. I replaced all the brakes, new tires, fuel pump, carburetor, fuel tank, exhaust, distributor, battery, and several other parts I’m forgetting about. 

Drives great! The only problems that I know of is the horn doesn’t work, fuel pump on the gas heater doesn’t work, and there is rust throughout. Floor pans has one big hole and then some little holes. I have the top frame, window frames, and spare tire.

Main goal from selling this is to fix my boat. I will consider any interesting trades as long as the value is the same or higher. I don’t have cash to add to the deal, but I do have a 914 2056cc with everything to install in an upright VW, and a renegade kit to drop a V8 into a 914. 

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