Collector car indices, including affordable classics, blue chip and muscle cars and more. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 3 1973 thing models in alice. This is a first to see a 45yearold vw thing with body, paint, and floors still original and with no rust or filler. In all, the volkswagen thing is a very fun car to drive in the warmer months of the year. There are 27 1973 volkswagen beetles for sale today on. The volkswagen thing is slow, poorly equipped and unsafe. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 2 1973 thing models nationwide. Select the volkswagen convertible you are interested in and learn more. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1973 volkswagen beetle classics for sale near you. Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Shop 1973 volkswagen thing vehicles for sale at cars. Find new and used volkswagen thing classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you.
From this point forward, all beetle convertibles had this body style. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1973 volkswagen thing classics for sale near you. Find 1973 volkswagen cars for sale on oodle classifieds. I have had this car for a little over a year and the clear texas title is in my name. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. May 11, 2010 this one is for one of my subscribers, msteele323, who had asked if i had found any vw things in my travels.
The volkswagen type 181 is a twowheel drive, fourdoor, convertible, manufactured and marketed by volkswagen from 1968 to 1983. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1973 volkswagen beetle and assess the current state of the classic car market. May 25, 2017 the vw beetle lacks four of these traits we concur with those who find it beautiful and welldesigned, but it was never rare, high powered, racy or expensive. More info silverado, ca 92676 936 miles from you click for phone 1973 volkswagen thing. Jul 04, 2016 i have a 1973 vw bus i want to sell but have no idea of what price to ask. There are 19 1973 volkswagen things for sale today on. This 1973 volkswagen thing has spent most of its life in washington state and was purchased by the seller in 2011. Once i aquired the thing, i proceeded to paint the. Shop millions of cars from over 2 dealers and find the.
Are you trying to find 1973 volkswagen 181 thing values. West tn 1974 volkswagen thing type 181 survivor convertible collectors for sale info sunsetmotor duration. The volkswagen thing originated as a german runabout military vehicle known as the kubelwagenkubel meaning bucket and wagen. This car is considered in pristine condition both inside and out, it has been well looked after and had been garaged. Get instant price details on the market value of the 1972 volkswagen thing convertible. Looking for a 1973 to 1974 volkswagen beetle for sale. This is a first to see a 45yearold vw thing with body, paint, and floors still original. I have a 1973 vw bus i want to sell but have no idea of what price to ask.
Find 1973 volkswagen buses for sale on oodle classifieds. Be the only one in your city to own a rare classic like this. This car in bright yellow and black top and interior is a classic combination that perfectly captures the 70s era. Just remove the doors, fold back the vinyl convertible top and hit the road the gasoline burning heater does help in the colder months, but the heat is quickly lost once driving. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1973 volkswagen 181 thing and assess the current state of the classic car market. This 1973 volkswagen thing has been given a full professional frameoff restoration less than. The most accurate 1973 volkswagen things mpg estimates based on real world results of 38 thousand miles driven in 5 volkswagen things 1973 volkswagen thing mpg actual mpg from 5 1973 volkswagen thing owners. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value. It was built in europe from 1969 through 1971 after which, mexico began producing the vehicle. The thing in 1973 and 1974 28,930 things 14,197 and 14,733 resp. Im listing my vw with no reserve because its a clean original car with nothing to hide. Search preowned 1973 volkswagen thing listings to find the best local deals.
The vw thing was only imported to the united states for 2 years 1973 and 1974 and thats it. The head of media relations for american honda had invited a handful of editors from the buffbook car magazines to japan for an early peek at. And this car, being restored so well, makes it a perfect specimen for a museum display. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. A lot of people see this karmann body badge and assume that it means the car is some sort of special edition. Volkswagen thing classics for sale classics on autotrader. The pick of the day is a 1973 volkswagen thing, a fun car that can do a lot of what a vintage jeep does, and based on the triedandtrue vw beetle chassis and mechanical parts. Volkswagen 181 news newspapers books scholar jstor august 2019 learn how and when to remove this template message.
Nada blue book values for used cars, certified preowned cars and more, brought to you by the national automobile dealers association. Apr 12, 2007 sure, it develop right into a shiftomatic. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used volkswagen thing classics for sale near you. I purchase this from california and pulled it back to canada behind my motorhome. Free black book market values for buying, selling, or tradeins. Up for sale is an amazing example of a well taken care of baja bug. Msrp, dealer invoice price and costtoown data for new volkswagen thing convertible. Buy volkswagen beetle classic cars and get the best deals. I paid the import taxes to get it into canada and parked it in my garage. Jul 26, 2017 that could be a classic jeep or a dune buggy, or this one from germany, which was marketed when new as the car that does everything. Originally developed for the west german army, the type 181 also entered the civilian market as the kurierwagen courier car in west germany, the trekker rhd type 182 in the united kingdom, the thing in the united states 197374, the safari in mexico and. Used 1973 volkswagen values select a 1973 volkswagen model below to get used tradein values and retail prices. Volkswagen 1974 thing vws indestructible, go anywhere pure function utility vehicle. This one is for one of my subscribers, msteele323, who had asked if i had found any vw things in my travels.
This 1973 volkswagen thing has been given a full professional frame. We have thousands of listings and a variety of research tools to help you find the perfect car or truck. A 2 velocity, with a stick you nonetheless had to shift, yet no take carry of. Very original 1973 volkswagen thing for sale by left coast classics. There are 19 1973 volkswagen things for sale today on classiccars. West tn 1974 volkswagen thing type 181 survivor convertible collectors for sale info sunsetmotor. The volkswagen thing is slow, poorly equipped and unsafe and i love it. They have been perplexing, and unusual to get used to utilising. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1973 volkswagen type. Read about the very weird volkswagen thing at automobile magazine. Kyb is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the excelg is made on the very same kyb oe assembly lines, uses the same oe.
Approximately 14k miles have been added in the ensuing seven years, during which the stock aircooled 1,600cc four was stroked to 1,956cc and upgraded with forged internals, performance heads, dellorto carburetors, a fullflow oil system, a lightened flywheel, and an aftermarket. Prices dropped slightly for 1974, but the thing remained expensive for such simple. Shop 1973 volkswagen thing vehicles for sale in alice, tx at cars. Used volkswagen thing for sale with photos cargurus. That could be a classic jeep or a dune buggy, or this one from germany, which was marketed when new as the car that does everything. When i first bought this car it had been sitting outside for the last 7 years with no plates and no work done to it. The volkswagen type 181 is a twowheel drive, fourdoor, convertible, manufactured and. Those few things with 1975 registration have all been proven to.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Here is a quick look at one for him and for the rest of you volkswagen admirers. All beetle convertibles were built at the karmann factory and feature this badge. Volkswagen has released a mini coloring book featuring six new and classic models to help children. Originally developed for the west german army, the type 181 also entered the civilian market as the kurierwagen courier car in west germany, the trekker rhd type 182 in the united kingdom, the thing in the. Find new and used 1973 volkswagen beetle classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Those few things with 1975 registration have all been proven to be leftover 1974 models sold by dealers as 1975 models. This 1973 volkswagen thing is a highly original and quite an affordable rare treat. Volkswagen thing 1973, excelg twintube shock absorber by kyb. By the 1970s, volkswagen was selling the thing in north america. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. What would a reasonable price be to ask for this bus. Beige black blue bronze brown burgundy gold gray green orange pink purple red silver turquoise white yellow.
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