Up for sale is a beautifully maintained 1974 Volkswagen Thing in excellent condition. This classic VW runs great and is ready for cruising, shows, or weekend adventures.
🏁 Key Features:
-No rust – clean, solid body, and pans
-Soft top and windows are in excellent condition with no yellowing of the plastic.
-1600DP motor with dual Webers, Petronix Distributor, MST serpentine belt system
Fun, unique, and always turns heads, and stainless steel exhaust
-Disk brakes
-15" tires with alloy wheels
-Roll Bar
-LED headlights
-Hella fog lights
-Shoulder belts
-Vintage Speed gear shifter
-Duck boards 
-Volante' 14in steering wheel
If you've been looking for a clean, dependable Thing, this one is ready to go!

***This is a VW Thing Classifieds Full Service listing. We are working very close with the owner to facilitate the marketing and sale of this vehicle. As part of the sale we are also providing secure funds transfer via escrow as well as title transfer. Shipping can also be facilitated – should the need for that arise.

You can also contact us by calling/texting 503-862-8541.

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Volkswagen Thing 1974

comes with new battery ,new tow bar, rebuilt engine has 324 miles ,smithy built front and rear  bumpers , roll bar,  new tires and , extra parts clean fla title garage kept  illness forces sale

Volkswagen thing

This 1974 Volkswagen Thing is one of approximately 400 Acapulco Edition examples that were produced in Mexico during a single production year, and it spent six years in the care of the seller’s friend prior to being purchased by the seller in September 2024. A refurbishment conducted during the previous ownership included rebuilding the dual-port 1,835cc flat-four with 92mm pistons, a Pertronix ignition system, dual Weber carburetors, and a Vintage Speed exhaust system. Additional work included a repaint in white and blue, brake work, and reupholstering the seats in black leatherette. Features include a four-speed manual transaxle, 15″ EMPI BRM style wheels, a black soft top, Coco floor mats, and fold-down rear seats. This Type 181 is now offered with service records, a car cover, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The car is finished in white with blue accents, and it is said to have been repainted within the last five years. Exterior features include a black soft top, a fold-down windshield, fender-mounted turn signals, and removable doors

The 15″ BRM’s wheels are mounted with Nexen tires, which are said to be newer items. Stopping power is provided by drums at all four corners. The seller notes that the brakes were recently overhauled.

The seating surfaces were reupholstered in black leatherette during the refurbishment process, and spray-on bed line material has been applied to the floors. The battery tray has been replaced. Interior amenities include folding rear seats, Coco floor mats, and a storage basket.

The four-spoke Grant steering wheel frames the 90-mph speedometer, which was rebuilt and set to 0 in May 2022. The five-digit odometer shows 1,400 miles, and total mileage is unknown.


The dual-port flat-four has been modified for a displacement of 1,835cc, and it was rebuilt in December 2021 by Mesa West German Auto Center in Costa Mesa, California. Work included installing 92mm pistons, a Pertronix ignition system, and dual Weber carburetors. The cylinder heads, rod bearings, camshaft bearings, push rod tubes, gaskets, and spark plugs were also replaced at that time, and Vintage Speed exhaust system has been fitted. An external oil cooler and oil filter were added in May 2022.
Power is routed to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transaxle. The clutch and transaxle mounts were replaced in December 2021.

1974 Cal Look Acapulco Thing

1974 VW Thing in excellent condition. $22,000 OBO
Has always been stored in a garage. Engine upgraded to 2007cc.
Orange color with black interior. The entire inside has sprayed-on truck bed liner for easy washing after a day at the dunes or out 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. The hood area and the boot space (where the top folds down) also 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 easily 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.
88,300 miles

74 VW Thing - Beach Cruiser Extraordinaire!

This is a brand-new build full pan off Restoration. the pan was completely stripped and sandblasted and new pan 1/2 installed, then completely power coated satin black, line-x inside and out for sound deadening. The car was completely stripped and painted gloss white. Car has a 2110 CC, ported big valve heads, dual 44 carburetors, all the car was completely stripped and painted gloss white. new 36 hp style sheet metal, A1 1-5/8 stainless steel exhaust. The engine was dynoed on pump gas and produced 148 HP at 5,000 RPM.  Pro street freeway flyer transmission, this engine and transmission package was built by Wright GearBox ($12,000 value).   Also has new bus CV joints and boots, also new race axles, new front brake kit, and new rear brakes with new rear drums, new hardware and brake lines. New center line type wheels with new tires. 4 point roll cage. Front and rear custom bumpers. New visors from German Motor Works. New side curtains also from German Motor works.  Every part is either powder coated or replated. The convertible top frame was rebuilt then powder coated with brand new vinyl top installed by Raul’s Upholstery in Ontario, CA. Car has all new door rubber and seals from front to rear. Has factory gas heater that has been serviced and works perfect. This car has been completely rebuilt from the ground up front to rear. This car has much more extra’s not listed. Everything works and runs amazing. This is a flawless daily driver.  This car is located in Riverside, CA.  Call if interested.  208-215-4150  Rick Wright  or 951-372-0404  WrightGear Box
T'S A FUN CAR TO DRIVE

VW THING

ORIGINAL VW THING  PARTS 1973-1974 SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE +$
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VW THING PARTS

1974 Acapulco Thing Price: $22,000
It's Tiki 1974 VW Thing Acapulco Addition 1 Of Only Of 400 Made 67K Miles 
1600 CC Air Cooled Motor Dual Weber 34 ICT Carbs Tri Mill Exhaust
Rebuilt Motor By PO
Alternator W/ Battery Isolation Switch
This Car Lived In Southern California Most Of It's Life In A Desert Environment
Very Minimal Light Rust Patina Body Was Wet Sanded Then Coated With Poppy's Patina
Hood Exterior Recently Professionally Bead Blasted, Epoxy Primer, Sanded And Painted New Satin Acapulco Blue
Rear Package Tray Area Recently Prepped & Painted
2" Narrowed Lowered Adjustable Bug Beam
Rear Adjustable IRS Spring Plates Lowered
OG Seats Low Back Buckets In Front
Freshly Powder Coated Factory Surrey Top Frame
Custom Designed 18 OZ. Vinyl Surry Top
Plain Type Striped Top Available Upon Request
Freshly Blasted & Powder Coated Stock Thing Rims Alien Silver
New Yokohama 195/60/14 Tires
O.G. Factory Running Boards
Reinforced Front Bumper With Tow Bar Setup
Great Pans
Garage Kept Out Of Elements
Auto Transport Can Be Arranged
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1974 Acapulco Thing O.G. Cali Car

1974 VW Thing convertible. 4 Speed Manual Trans. Green Exterior Black Interior. Car has new paint, new interior, new carburetor and fuel pump. Bran new entire floor pans, new battery, new convertible top, motor and transmission run good. New tires and hub caps. New lights all around. New exhaust muffler. Car has no rust. Comes with side curtains and storage bag.

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Excellent condition. 
48k original miles.  Must see to comprehend how nice it is. Just was at Dune Buggy Supoly getting a full once over for $2700. Ready to drive anywhere.

1974 VW Thing Type 181

Selling my 1974 VW Thing. I’ve got a few other projects going on, so it’s time to let this one go.

This is a very rare car — only imported to the U.S. for 3 years — and getting harder to find, especially in solid condition. Runs great! New engine work, brakes, and lines ton of new parts!  

I’ve already done the hard work:
 • All major rust professionally removed from the frame
 • Brand new floorboards installed
 • Core structure is solid and rust-free

The body does have some surface rust and a few bondo spots, but it’s a great candidate to finish however you want — restore, customize, or just drive as-is.

Upgrades / extras:
 • Custom bumpers
 • Roll cage
 • Side mirrors and additional accessories
 • Soft top (in decent condition)
 • Comes with windows
Also custom deep dish rims which could be removed and stock wheels put on if that’s what you prefer.

Super fun summer cruiser, head-turner 
everywhere it goes.

Located in Orange CT, can show this weekend or Friday . Could possibly interest ins trade plus cash but would need to be majority cash and classic car. 

Message here yes it’s available until stated