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1974 Volkswagen Thing

United States • 1 Aug 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1974 Volkswagen Thing, finished in Sunshine Yellow, underwent restoration under a previous owner and presents with a 1.6L flat-four engine and four-speed manual transaxle. While featuring desirable options like removable doors and a fold-down windshield, it shows wear including paint blemishes and a damaged axle boot, indicating it requires some reconditioning.

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Condition 

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The car was restored under previous ownership and appears to be in good condition overall, but there are some noted issues. The paint has dings and blemishes, the driver's seat shifts, and the left inner axle boot is damaged. These issues require some reconditioning.

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Manual

Transmission:

1842544160

Chassis No:

Odometer:

72,000 miles

[Reg Number]

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Air-Cooled 1.6L Flat-Four Single Downdraft Carburetor Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Sunshine Yellow Paint Black Convertible Top Removable Side Curtains Black Leatherette Upholstery Drum Brakes 14" Steel Wheels Black-Finished Bumpers Fold-Down Windshield Removable Doors Cabin Heater Service Records
This 1974 Volkswagen Thing was restored under previous ownership and was acquired by the seller in 2016.

Finished in Sunshine Yellow over black leatherette, it 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.

This Type 181 shows 72k miles and is offered with service records and a duplicate Indiana title in the name of the seller’s trust.

The car was refinished under previous ownership in Sunshine Yellow and features a black convertible top with removable side curtains.

Additional exterior details include a fold-down windshi...

Points of note

£5,326

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£15,738

Median Price (Since 2020)

£53,840

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