This 1973 Volkswagen Thing spent time in Florida before the seller’s acquisition in 2007 and now shows 77k miles. It is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle and is finished in Sunshine Yellow over black leatherette. Equipment includes a black soft top, drum brakes, 14″ steel wheels, a fold-down windshield, removable doors, and a Bluetooth-capable stereo. The brakes were overhauled in 2021 and an oil change was completed in preparation for the sale. This Type 181 is offered at no reserve with a Garmin GPS unit, operator’s manuals, tools, service records, and a clean New York title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Sunshine Yellow with a black soft top. Additional exterior details include a front luggage rack, fender-mounted turn signals, a fold-down windshield, dual side mirrors, and removable doors. The seller notes areas of rust and that the top operates as designed despite a bent frame bow. Removable side windows accompany the car.
The 14″ steel wheels wear polished hubcaps and trim rings and are mounted with Kingstar whitewall tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel drum brakes. The wheel cylinders and brake shoes were replaced in 2021.
The front bucket seats and folding rear seats are upholstered in black vinyl. Appointments include a Bluetooth-capable stereo, a passenger grab handle, and perforated foam-rubber floor mats. The factory gas heater does not work.
The four-spoke steering wheel features a Wolfsburg crest and frames a 100-mph speedometer with an inset fuel-level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 77k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership.
The air-cooled 1.6L flat-four was factory rated at 46 horsepower and 72 lb-ft of torque. The seller notes difficulties with hot starts and the most recent oil change was performed in July 2024.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle.
Operator’s manuals, a John Muir book, tools, and a Garmin Quest GPS module are included in the sale.