1973 VW Thing For Sale

One of the big attractions of the Thing is it's versatility and massive fun factor.
In just a few minutes it can be transformed into the ultimate beach machine.
Fold the windshield down to hunt big game (or get bugs in your teeth)
pull the doors off so people can see your fatt butt squish the cushions...there is simply no more fun
on wheels out there than a car like this.

And in a few minutes you can re-assemble it into a real car complete with a roof and doors!
Presto-chango!

This particular example is probably the most well accessorized Thing I have ever come across.
Dont take this the wrong way, but it's like a Peb Boys store from 1973 exploded while this car was in the parking lot!
Its truly awesome and unique and it's "fully loaded" look and feel makes it even more fun.

The car came from the dry state of Nevada and currently resides in beautiful San Diego.
It reportedly has just 52,784 miles on it since new and it does truly run and drive very smooth.
Its also super solid and rust free and shows no signs of any noteable damage or repair.
Check out all the extra goodies! I will detail them a bit later...

Very clean in appearance, certainly has that "well loved and pampered" look to it.
Always garaged and kept from the elements.

Just awesome.

Now to dive into the load of accessories...
First the bumpers have been chromes as well as the nifty brush guard

70's era driving lights.

Truly cool rack on the hood complete with wood slats.
Very "nautical".

The chrome brush guard .

Original "The Thing" side stripes.

Excellent whitewall tires on stock wheels with fat stainless trim rings.

Chrome rear bumper, cool chrome lower deflector helps conceal the sporty performance muffler
(also a prime 1970's accessory item...not a modern repop)

Extra lights tucked neatly into the bumper openings.

And yet more lighting out on the bumper ends.

Currently registered in California with a clear title.

Engine has been attacked with extra trimmings and upgrades as well.
Check out the additional chrome!
The engine runs very well and the car drives as nice as it looks.

Auxillary oil filter.

Pretty clean in the deep corners.

Backside of the engine lid.

Engine is pretty clean underneath as well.
Looks like it has a bit of road grime...push rod tubes are non-stock items.

Floor pans are super solid!

Really nice solid example.

Under the front hood is fully trimmed out with coco-mat material

Factory gas heater.

Spare wheel and tire.

Original jack and the top frame covers.

Body tags.

Excellent side curtains with sliding windows similar to the early model VW Bus.

Here's the locking tabs.

Dash is also well accessorized and quite clean.

Coco mats inside and nice brown carpeting.

Stock steering wheel with a well fit custom leather cover

Amps gauge.

Speedometer tinted blue?

Cylinder head tem gauges for each head AND an oil temp gauge too...
Check out the pure 70's audio system!

Ashtray on the glove box door.

Backside of the glove box door...pretty slick set up.

"Breaker 19...this here's the Rubber Duck...watch out for them Smokey's"
Awesome period CB radio.

How about a couple more instruments...like oil pressure and fuel economy?

I love the coco mats...note the extra speaker under the dash.

Seats are very nice and are done in velour with vinyl backs and sides.

Rear seat to match.

Coco mats in the back as well!

Door pockets are felt lined.

Factory roll bar.

Top boot.

Opened all up and ready for the beach!

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A little more dressed up...

And then ready for the evening about town.

What a blast!
A very clean example that is dripping with uniques accessories and a very cool attitude.
Its a sweetheart indeed.

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