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£34,088
1974 Volkswagen Thing
United States • 29 Jul 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1974 Volkswagen Thing is a standout example following an extensive rotisserie refurbishment from 2016-2021, featuring numerous upgrades like front disc brakes and modern suspension. The car presents exceptionally well with a white exterior, black vinyl interior, and a host of desirable period-correct and modern amenities, making it a highly attractive classic.
Condition
8
The car underwent a comprehensive rotisserie refurbishment between 2016 and 2021, including media-blasting, repainting, reupholstering, and significant mechanical and electrical upgrades like front disc brakes, coilover suspension, and LED lighting. While it has been driven a small amount since the refurbishment, it presents as being in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1842625611
Odometer:
89,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Air-Cooled 1.6L Flat-Four Four-Speed Manual Transaxle White Paint Black Vinyl Upholstery 15" Steel Wheels Front Disc Brakes Coilover Front Suspension Rear Air Shocks Black Soft Top w/Side Curtains Flared Fenders Folding Windshield LED Lighting Cabin Heater VDO Auxiliary Gauges Relocated Battery w/Cut-Off
This 1974 Volkswagen Thing was the subject of a rotisserie refurbishment that took place between 2016 and 2021, with work that included repainting the car in white, reupholstering the seats in black vinyl, replacing the wiring, and retrofitting front disc brakes, coilover front suspension, rear air shocks, and LED lighting.
Power is provided by an air-cooled 1.6L flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle, and equipment includes a fold-down windshield, a widened rear bumper and fenders, a relocated battery with a cutoff switch, and 15″ steel wheels with all-terrain tires as well as a black soft top, a cabin heater, and VDO auxiliary gauges.
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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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