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£5,242
1973 Volkswagen Thing Project
United States • 25 Sept 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1973 Volkswagen Thing is a project car with a 1.6L flat-four engine and a four-speed manual transaxle, recently repainted in green primer and fitted with new soft-top and brake components. It presents with noted rust and requires further wiring and brake adjustments, needing substantial reconditioning.
Condition
3
The car is described as a project with areas of rust noted, patch panels installed over dents and rust, and the seller recommends brake adjustment and wiring to the engine. While it is running and driving, it requires substantial reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1832575943
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
9XXH329
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 1.6-Liter Flat-Four Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Green Paint Black Cloth Upholstery
This 1973 Volkswagen Thing is a running and driving project that was acquired by the seller in 2025 after being off the road for approximately 41 years.
Under current ownership, work has included a repaint in green primer, replacing the soft-top, taillights, carburetor, brakes, and shocks, and installing 15″ steel wheels, drop spindles, a front brush guard, and dual antenna mounts at the rear.
Powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four linked to a four-speed manual transaxle, the car also features duckboards and front bucket seats with saddle blanket covers.
This Type 181 project is now offered at no reserve with spare parts and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
Previously finished in orange, the body was repainted in green primer following the installation of a front brush guard, blackout-style front market lights, Type 2-style taillights, rear market lights, and antenna mounts installed in p...
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£5,242
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,508
Median Price (Since 2020)
£53,840
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