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£14,506
1974 Volkswagen Thing
United States • 8 Jul 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1974 Volkswagen Thing, finished in Avocado Green with a black interior, has 78k miles and a 1.6L flat-four engine paired with a four-speed manual. Recent service includes an oil change and new battery, but there is noted previous bodywork and some underside issues requiring attention.
Condition
6
The car has had recent mechanical maintenance (oil change, new battery) and appears to have been refinished in the 1990s. However, it has previous bodywork on the right-front corner, missing side mirrors, patchwork on the passenger floorpan, and a gap in the exhaust system. These issues require some reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1842403472
Odometer:
78,000 miles
Reg Number:
420-ZAX
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Air-Cooled 1.6L Flat-Four Single Carburetor Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Avocado Green Paint Black Convertible Top Black Leatherette Drum Brakes 14" Steel Wheels Black Bumpers Fold-Down Windshield Removable Doors Cabin Heater
This 1974 Volkswagen Thing is finished in Avocado Green over black leatherette and is powered by an air-cooled 1.6L flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle.
Equipment includes a single carburetor, drum brakes, 14″ steel wheels, a black convertible top, black bumpers, and a cabin heater.
Recent work consisted of changing the oil and replacing the battery.
Acquired by the selling dealer in 2026, this Type 181 shows 78k miles and is offered at no reserve with a clean Pennsylvania title.
The car was reportedly refinished in Avocado Green in the 1990s.
Exterior details include a black soft top as well as black-finished bumpers, a fold-down windshield, and removable doors.
The seller notes previous bodywork on the right-front corner of the vehicle, and...
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£5,242
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,508
Median Price (Since 2020)
£53,840
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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