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1980 Volkswagen Audi Porsche VW Iltis 4x4 Ex military low miles condition

For sale: 1980 Volkswagen Thing

Technical specifications

Condition:
Used
Item location:
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Thing
Type:
Convertible
Trim:
/basiuc
Year:
1980
Mileage:
33,474
VIN:
B101098587587
Color:
Khaki tan
Engine size:
1.7 I-4 VW water cooled
Number of cylinders:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Manual
Drive type:
4WD
Interior color:
Green
Options:
4-Wheel Drive, Convertible
Vehicle Title:
Clear
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Description

An excellent example of a rare vehicle-- the 'next generation VW Thing'.

A little history: the Iltis was designed and built in 1978-80 by VW Audi Porsche for the German military. It is the 1.7 VW liquid cooled engine in front w/ a 4 speed manual transmission. The running gear is the Audi early ur quattro, hat later was used in the Audi 4000 quattro that became racing history. It is two wheel drive, ith levers to engage four wheel drive-- and then to lock differentials if you need to. For the testing ground, udi VW entered three in the second running of the famous Paris to Dakar 10,000 kilometer rally. Very minor changes were made: head 'shaved' to increase compression and up the hp, nbsp; and heavy duty skid plates added. There were no "class" entries-- a pure race to the finish. The three VW Iltis cars finished 1-2 and 4.

In 1985, udi VW licensed Bombardier in Canada the rights to build a couple thousand only, nbsp; for the Canadian (and a couple other countries) military use only. This Iltis has just over 20k original miles, erified by its service plaque under the hood. This was a radio rig, nd was kept and maintained at a level that few were. It has done its military time, nd now its a civilian! It was owned and garaged by a military collector and enthusiast for about 7-8 years, nd serviced at a real VW dealership.

Brand new custom top, that is full cover, afari style w/ doors off, r completely removed. Excellent paint and tires, ront glass and good original upholstery. No rust and no bondo repairs-- it was left w/ its marks and little dents etc-- and shows its age with dignity.


Part civilized and part brute. Easy to drive, rdinary components-- take it on a rally, into the mud or drive it to shows. Clear Oregon title in my name, ith Oregon Special Interest license plate.

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