5 weeks ago

Last updated 12 days ago

Approximately 400 of the 1974 Volkswagen Thing Acapulco edition were produced. They are distinguished by their blue-and-white color schemes, featuring striped tops and unique interior, designed to emulate beach taxis.


This 1974 Volkswagen Thing Acapulco Edition spent time in long-term storage in Arizona, before it was purchased by the seller in California. The entire car was refinished. Taken down to the pan and build back up to its current completely restored to show room condition as it appeared it 1974. Finished in original colors of white and blue over white and blue striped, the car is powered by a the original fully rebuilt 1.6-liter flat-four mated to a four-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes a striped surrey top as well as a single downdraft carburetor, drum brakes, 14" steel wheels, removable doors. This Acapulco Edition shows 38k miles and a clean California title with current regristration in the seller's name.

The car is finished in white with a blue hood, bumpers, and accents. Features include a replacement white and blue Surrey top and frame as well as fender-mounted front turn signals, a fold-down windshield, dual side mirrors, removable doors, running boards, and rear bumperettes.


Original Silver 5 star 14" steel wheels and are mounted with new 195/70R14 tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel drums. The front bucket seats and split-folding rear bench were retrimmed repolstered to new in white and blue striped cloth. The four-spoke steering wheel features a Wolfsburg crest and a uncut dash. All new interior with duckboards front and rear.

This VW needs nothing and is impressive. For a listing price of $30K