This 1973 Volkswagen Thing was part of a private collection before coming to the seller earlier this year. The previous owner reportedly did not use the car often during their eight-year ownership, but they did have the 1.6L single-carburetor flat-four rebuilt. The car is said to retain its original floors and doors, and features a repaint in Volkswagen Pumpkin Orange. A set of side curtains is included, and the interior is upholstered in tan vinyl. This Thing is sold with a clean Indiana title in the seller’s name.
This Thing wears an older repaint in Pumpkin Orange, a correct 1973 Thing color. The plastic rear window on the convertible top appears clear. The seller reports that the doors are original, and pictures are provided of the bottoms of all four doors.
A complete set of side curtains is included, with clear plastic windows. The black vinyl edging shows some delamination around the outer edges, but appears intact where it meets the windows.
The interior retains correct trim and switchgear, with a Wolfsburg crested steering wheel. Some overspray is visible around the edges of the black painted floor pans, and on some of the interior wiring harnesses. The seating surfaces are upholstered in tan vinyl. The seller states the car has 100,200 miles, and the car is equipped with a five-digit odometer.
Power comes from a carbureted 1.6L flat four, which the seller reports was rebuilt by the previous owner. No past service records are included.
The seller states that the floors have not been replaced. Photos of the underside of the car are provided in the gallery.
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Auction Result
Winning Bid | USD $11,750 by Jpheifer |
Auction Ended | September 18, 2017 at 1:41PM PT |
Bids | 31 |
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BaT Essentials
- Chassis: 1833015351
- 100,200 Miles, TMU
- 1.6L Flat-Four
- 4-Speed Manual
- Repaint in Pumpkin Orange
- Reupholstered Seats
- Rebuilt Engine
- Side Curtains
- Convertible Top
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