Used 1974 Volkswagen Thing for sale in Hendersonville, TN
$16,250
Vehicle Details
| 1974 Year | 20,000 mi. Mileage | $16,250 Price |
| convertible Body Type | compact Size | yellow Exterior Color |
| good General Condition | clean Title Status | 4 cylinders Cylinders |
| manual Transmission | rwd Drive Train | gas Fuel Type |
Vehicle Description
BEHOLD: THE THING
Yes, It’s a 1974 Volkswagen Thing or Type 181, the rarest of the vintage VWs, only on the US market for 2-years (73, 74). But don’t let that frighten you, this dream car is nothing but a dream to drive, service, and wow everyone around you.
*WARNING: You will get hundreds of high-fives, lines at car shows, and won’t drive a mile on the road without a honk, wave, or “Heck Ya!”
Starts, runs, and drives every single time.
All original parts! Always garaged!
May 2022: cleaned all fuses, fuse housing, and replaced all halogen lights.
April 2022: Had electronics professionally serviced by T&S Custom Cars in Idaho Falls.
Full size spare included, along with jack, radio system, speakers, and other little pieces.
INCLUDES THE RAREST THING PIECE IN EXISTENCE: Those last two photos weren’t deceiving you, the HARD TOP! Is included.
Finding replacement pieces, adding after market mods, or reading detailed forum pages is easy with TheThingShop.com and JBugs.com, there you can find everything you need. However, you’ll never find another hard top!
Yes, It’s a 1974 Volkswagen Thing or Type 181, the rarest of the vintage VWs, only on the US market for 2-years (73, 74). But don’t let that frighten you, this dream car is nothing but a dream to drive, service, and wow everyone around you.
*WARNING: You will get hundreds of high-fives, lines at car shows, and won’t drive a mile on the road without a honk, wave, or “Heck Ya!”
Starts, runs, and drives every single time.
All original parts! Always garaged!
May 2022: cleaned all fuses, fuse housing, and replaced all halogen lights.
April 2022: Had electronics professionally serviced by T&S Custom Cars in Idaho Falls.
Full size spare included, along with jack, radio system, speakers, and other little pieces.
INCLUDES THE RAREST THING PIECE IN EXISTENCE: Those last two photos weren’t deceiving you, the HARD TOP! Is included.
Finding replacement pieces, adding after market mods, or reading detailed forum pages is easy with TheThingShop.com and JBugs.com, there you can find everything you need. However, you’ll never find another hard top!
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