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$24,997
1974 Volkswagen Thing
Price:
$24,997
Financing:
Summary:
Used 1974 Volkswagen Thing 21,000 miles
Location:
Palmetto, FL
Description:
1974 Volkswagen Thing Why This Car Is Special We have a 1974Volkswagen Thing here at Skyway Classics that is unique and is arare VW that can be appreciated by any collector. It is air-cooledwith a 1.8-Liter Flat-Four 1,835cc engine, Four-Speed ManualTransaxle, orange paint, manual convertible top, and is one ofthose cool factory offshoots that is a rapidly appreciatingclassic. Features 1974 Volkswagen Thing 1.8-Liter Flat-Four 1,835ccFour-Speed Manual Transaxle Chrome air cleaner Bosch performancecoil New exhaust Painted and detailed engine compartment Drumbrakes at all four corners Front bucket seats and a folding rearbench upholstered in black vinyl Heater Right-side grab handleFour-spoke steering wheel with a Wolfsburg crest Pumpkin Orangerepaint �€�The Thing�€� side decals Black convertible soft topFold-down windshield Fender-mounted turn signals Dual side mirrorsRemovable doors Dual exhaust outlets exiting through theblack-painted rear bumper 14�€� steel wheels with polished hubcapsBlack sidewall tires Mechanical The powerplant in our Thing is saidto have been refurbished under prior ownership with the flat-fourthat was modified to displace 1,835cc and installed in 2020. It hasa chrome air cleaner, Bosch performance coil, new exhaust, andlooks great in the painted and detailed engine compartment. Poweris sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxleand it rides on 14�€� steel wheels that feature polished hubcapsand wear black sidewall tires that are said to have been recentlymounted. Stopping power is provided by drums at all four corners.The shocks, ball joints, wheel cylinders, and additional brakingcomponents were replaced during the refurbishment, according to theseller. Interior Just like the exterior, the interior is aboutrugged utility and the cabin features front bucket seats and afolding rear bench upholstered in black vinyl. Equipment includes aheater and a right-side grab handle. The floor pans were replacedduring the refurbishment and it has a four-spoke steering wheelwith a Wolfsburg cres, a replacement 90-mph speedometer with aninset fuel-level gauge, while the five-digit odometer shows 21kmiles, approximately 2,000 of which were added under currentownership. Total mileage is unknown. Exterior Our Thing wasreportedly finished from the factory in Pumpkin Orange and receiveda repaint under previous ownership. Exterior details include �€�TheThing�€� side decals, a black convertible soft top, a fold-downwindshield, fender-mounted turn signals, dual side mirrors,removable doors, and dual exhaust outlets exiting through theblack-painted rear bumper. The headlight bezels have been replacedand the windshield wipers have been removed. The Thing was onlyofficially imported for two years so that's why you don't see toomany of them. These were originally built purely for function asthe windshield folds down like a Jeep; and all four doors areremovable and interchangeable. And the overall style is just asunique as the Beetle. So everyone can't help but smile when theysee a Thing. Conclusion It is not often you can find a 1974Volkswagen Thing as nice as the orange beauty we have here atSkyway Classics and a great price too. It is one of those greatvehicles that attracts a lot of attention wherever you go. Come seeit today. They are great cars that are a blast to drive, get thumbsup and admiration everywhere they go, and won't break the bank atthe gas pump. So give us a call at 941-254-XXXX. DisclaimerInformation found on the website is presented as given to us by theowner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner webought it from. Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions andother information are provided by the consignor/seller and isdeemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guaranteethis information. Skyway Classics is not responsible forinformation that may incorrect or a publ
Body Type:
Convertible
For sale by:
Private Party
Features:
Front Bucket Seats
Posted:
January 18 on Americanlisted
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