Get instant price details on the market value of the 1972 volkswagen thing convertible. Im listing my vw with no reserve because its a clean original car with nothing to hide. Approximately 14k miles have been added in the ensuing seven years, during which the stock aircooled 1,600cc four was stroked to 1,956cc and upgraded with forged internals, performance heads, dellorto carburetors, a fullflow oil system, a lightened flywheel, and an aftermarket. Jul 26, 2017 that could be a classic jeep or a dune buggy, or this one from germany, which was marketed when new as the car that does everything. May 11, 2010 this one is for one of my subscribers, msteele323, who had asked if i had found any vw things in my travels. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Used 1973 volkswagen values select a 1973 volkswagen model below to get used tradein values and retail prices. This 1973 volkswagen thing has been given a full professional frame. The pick of the day is a 1973 volkswagen thing, a fun car that can do a lot of what a vintage jeep does, and based on the triedandtrue vw beetle chassis and mechanical parts. Those few things with 1975 registration have all been proven to.
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Jul 04, 2016 i have a 1973 vw bus i want to sell but have no idea of what price to ask. Shop 1973 volkswagen thing vehicles for sale in alice, tx at cars. From this point forward, all beetle convertibles had this body style. This is a first to see a 45yearold vw thing with body, paint, and floors still original and with no rust or filler. More info silverado, ca 92676 936 miles from you click for phone 1973 volkswagen thing. The head of media relations for american honda had invited a handful of editors from the buffbook car magazines to japan for an early peek at. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1973 volkswagen beetle classics for sale near you. Collector car indices, including affordable classics, blue chip and muscle cars and more. By the 1970s, volkswagen was selling the thing in north america.
Free black book market values for buying, selling, or tradeins. Originally developed for the west german army, the type 181 also entered the civilian market as the kurierwagen courier car in west germany, the trekker rhd type 182 in the united kingdom, the thing in the united states 197374, the safari in mexico and. Find 1973 volkswagen buses for sale on oodle classifieds. Find 1973 volkswagen cars for sale on oodle classifieds. There are 19 1973 volkswagen things for sale today on. I purchase this from california and pulled it back to canada behind my motorhome.
A lot of people see this karmann body badge and assume that it means the car is some sort of special edition. All beetle convertibles were built at the karmann factory and feature this badge. The vw thing was only imported to the united states for 2 years 1973 and 1974 and thats it. May 25, 2017 the vw beetle lacks four of these traits we concur with those who find it beautiful and welldesigned, but it was never rare, high powered, racy or expensive. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1973 volkswagen thing classics for sale near you. Apr 12, 2007 sure, it develop right into a shiftomatic. Shop millions of cars from over 2 dealers and find the. Nada blue book values for used cars, certified preowned cars and more, brought to you by the national automobile dealers association.
To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 2 1973 thing models nationwide. The volkswagen type 181 is a twowheel drive, fourdoor, convertible, manufactured and marketed by volkswagen from 1968 to 1983. The volkswagen thing originated as a german runabout military vehicle known as the kubelwagenkubel meaning bucket and wagen. Looking for a 1973 to 1974 volkswagen beetle for sale. West tn 1974 volkswagen thing type 181 survivor convertible collectors for sale info sunsetmotor. Vw kubelwagen military portfolio 19401990 by konrad f. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The volkswagen type 181 is a twowheel drive, fourdoor, convertible, manufactured and. I have a 1973 vw bus i want to sell but have no idea of what price to ask.
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Originally developed for the west german army, the type 181 also entered the civilian market as the kurierwagen courier car in west germany, the trekker rhd type 182 in the united kingdom, the thing in the. This 1973 volkswagen thing has spent most of its life in washington state and was purchased by the seller in 2011. Very original 1973 volkswagen thing for sale by left coast classics. The thing in 1973 and 1974 28,930 things 14,197 and 14,733 resp. West tn 1974 volkswagen thing type 181 survivor convertible collectors for sale info sunsetmotor duration. Prices dropped slightly for 1974, but the thing remained expensive for such simple. I paid the import taxes to get it into canada and parked it in my garage. This car is considered in pristine condition both inside and out, it has been well looked after and had been garaged. Those few things with 1975 registration have all been proven to be leftover 1974 models sold by dealers as 1975 models. Buy volkswagen beetle classic cars and get the best deals. Search preowned 1973 volkswagen thing listings to find the best local deals. We have two 1973 volkswagen things for sale as a package or may be purchased individually. This 1973 volkswagen thing has been given a full professional frameoff restoration less than. What would a reasonable price be to ask for this bus.
That could be a classic jeep or a dune buggy, or this one from germany, which was marketed when new as the car that does everything. This is a first to see a 45yearold vw thing with body, paint, and floors still original. In all, the volkswagen thing is a very fun car to drive in the warmer months of the year. And this car, being restored so well, makes it a perfect specimen for a museum display. Be the only one in your city to own a rare classic like this. Kyb is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the excelg is made on the very same kyb oe assembly lines, uses the same oe. Read about the very weird volkswagen thing at automobile magazine. This one is for one of my subscribers, msteele323, who had asked if i had found any vw things in my travels. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds.
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Select the volkswagen convertible you are interested in and learn more. The volkswagen thing is slow, poorly equipped and unsafe and i love it. Here is a quick look at one for him and for the rest of you volkswagen admirers. Gateway classic cars of orlando is proud to offer this stunning 1973 volkswagen thing convertible. Find new and used volkswagen thing classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Volkswagen thing 1973, excelg twintube shock absorber by kyb.