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£12,460
1973 Volkswagen Thing
United States • 16 Sept 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1973 Volkswagen Thing, refurbished over a decade and recently acquired, stands out with its yellow exterior, lowered suspension, and upgraded Wilwood disc brakes. It features dual carburetors and Procar bucket seats, though it has a noted oil drip and cracked shock bushings requiring some attention.
Condition
6
The car has undergone significant refurbishment and modifications over 10 years, including body repairs, floor pan replacement, and upgrades like Wilwood disc brakes and dual carburetors. However, some shock bushings are cracked and there is an oil drip from the engine when parked, indicating it is not in perfect or near-perfect condition but is generally solid with some wear and necessary reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1832653213
Odometer:
63,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1.6-Liter Flat-Four Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Yellow Paint Black Soft Top Black Cloth Upholstery Ridler 606 Alloy Wheels Lowered Suspension Wilwood Disc Brakes VW Bus Taillights Procar Bucket Seats Retro-Style Stereo Head Unit Dual Carburetors Bugpack Breather Box Sump Plate Kit Matchbox & Hotweels Models Included Think Literature & Service Records
This 1973 Volkswagen Thing was refurbished and modified over the course of 10 years under previous ownership, and it was acquired by the seller in Colorado in 2022.
Finished in yellow over black upholstery, the car has been retrofitted with Ridler 606 alloy wheels, Wilwood disc brakes, VW bus taillights, Procar front bucket seats, dual carburetors, an aftermarket distributor, a Bugpack breather box, and a sump plate kit.
Power is provided by a 1.6-liter flat-four linked to a four-speed manual transaxle, and the car rides on a lowered suspension.
This Type 181 is now offered with service records, Thing literature, Matchbox and Hot Wheel...
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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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