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1974 Volkswagen Thing Acapulco Edition
Bring A Trailer • United States • 9 Jan 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1974 Volkswagen Thing Acapulco Edition, one of 400 for the US market, features a replacement 1.6L engine, rebuilt transaxle, and suspension overhaul. It's finished in white with blue accents and includes a surrey top and other unique features, though it has some cosmetic blemishes and corrosion.
Condition
6
The car has been refinished with some paint blemishes and plastic plugs. It features a replaced engine and rebuilt transaxle, along with overhauled suspension and brakes. However, it also has corrosion on the battery tray.
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Manual
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1842543516
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Odometer:
19,000 miles
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
Air-Cooled 1.6L Flat-Four Four-Speed Manual Transaxle White & Blue Paint White & Blue Surrey Top White & Blue Vinyl Upholstery KYB GR-2 Dampers Four-Wheel Drum Brakes 14" Steel Wheels Fold-Down Windshield Removable Doors Cabin Heater La Cucaracha Air Horn Wood Duckboards Bluetooth-Capable Alpine CD Stereo Owner's Manual & Period Ad
This 1974 Volkswagen Thing Acapulco Edition was acquired in 2007 by the seller as an unfinished project, and subsequent work under current ownership included replacing the air-cooled 1.6L flat-four, rebuilding the four-speed manual transaxle, and overhauling the suspension and four-wheel drum brakes.
The car is one of approximately 400 examples produced for the US market and is finished in white with blue accents over white and blue vinyl upholstery.
Equipment includes a striped surrey top, 14″ steel wheels, removable doors, a cabin heater, wood duckboards, lap belts, and an Alpine CD stereo.
The car was in a Volkswagen exhibit in the Forney Museum of Tr...
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£5,326
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,781
Median Price (Since 2020)
£39,856
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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