View Our Other Listings | Contact Us | Print this listing 1973 VOLKSWAGEN THING CONVERTIBLE Robz Ragz108 W. Bower St. Meridian. ID 83642Call Us Today(208) 860-1171Ask ForRobAsk Us A Question Vehicle DetailsYear: 1973Make: VolkswagenModel: ThingVIN: 1832840377Mileage: 91546Transmission: ManualEngine: 4 Cylinder. 1. 6 LExterior Color: WhiteInterior Color: BlackTitle: Clear *** ORIGINAL BLACK CONVERTIBLE TOP - ALL ORIGINAL FLOOR PANS - NEW RADIAL TIRES - ORIGINAL REBUILT 1. 6 L MOTOR and FREEWAY FLYER TRANSAXLE!! *** *** STILL RETAINS THE CORRECTLY MOUNTED - FACTORY ORIGINAL - FRONT UNDER HOOD DATA PLATE! *** *** NICE - DRY - SOLID - RUST FREE -GARAGE KEPT - CALIFORNIA CAR! *** *** 100 ADDITIONAL PICTURES BELOW THE DESCRIPTION! *** This little Pre-Runner style 1973 Volkswagen "THING" Convertible is a real find! I was out driving this BEAUTY today taking the pictures and I felt like I was driving a nearly new VW! We just purchased this car from the owner who lives in California and as you can clearly see in the pictures this was his pride and joy. He was very meticulous about his car it shows. This car is not your average old VW Thing Convertible that is worn out with a new paint job. This Thing is a rust free body even at the battery tray. between body and fenders. see pictures. it was kept in his garage the whole time when it was not being driven. The previous owner rebuilt just about everything on this car. The entire interior is redone even the new rubber floor mats. The Original front seats have new padding and new original style covering. the Original black convertible top is also in excellent and condition. Also all of the original rubber weather-stripping and vinyl windows are in great shape and clear as is the rear window!! I believe it is a nice value at the price we have it listed at considering its great condition! Cars like this were quite a novelty in their day to say the least but now. in this kind of shape ? What a find! The Thing enthusiast should be pleased to own this BEAUTY. I drove this BEAUTY as my every-day driver to and from the office and running errands as needed and I can assure you this car runs and drives well. It also does well on the freeway at highway speeds thanks to the freeway-flyer transaxle. If you can make it to Boise in the next ten days please come look at and drive this car for yourself you won't be disappointed. It has the - STRONG – Original - 1600cc Dual Port Air Cooled Volkswagen four cylinder motor in it that is running VERY WELL. The previous owner had a VW specialty shop rebuild the motor and less than four thousand miles has been put on the car since. It also has a "freeway-flyer" transaxle four speed manual gearbox that also was rebuilt along with new rear axle assemblies and hubs and they function VERY well. Sounds good too with the stock style exhaust system. I know you are going to think IMPOSSIBLE. but we have not had any leaks under this car at all!?? The White with Metallic maroon paint is nice with really little to no wear showing other than a few small chips and imperfections and is bright. shiny and looks STUNNING as you can clearly see in the picture. The Black vinyl interior is VERY NICE and looks BEAUTIFUL including VERY NICE Original Black Vinyl front bucket seats that were just reconditioned with the original style black vinyl and new padding. VERY NICE Original Black Vinyl rear seats. NICE Black rubber floor mats. NICE ORIGINAL steering wheel. VERY NICE ORIGINAL gauge cluster. black Vinyl sunvisors and original black dash pad. In my opinion you're not going to find a much nicer INTERIOR on a 42-year-old car than the one in this car. This Thing Convertible is nicely equipped including working power wipers. original gauge cluster. Dual XR4115 digital media receiver with USB. SD. AUX inputs for your phone or MP3 player it has 2 X-plore speakers in the front and a removable box in the back with 2 Woofers and 2 Tweeters and sounds awesome. Dual Chrome exterior side view mirrors. custom flushed taillights. seat belts. nice rubber weather-stripping. good glass and factory side windows with Vent windows and Original storage bags. The CLEAN - SOLID - "front trunk". This is a QUALITY car that drives very well and is nice and tight. Odometer reads 91. 46 miles. but true miles are unknown. but this rig was not driven much. It is a really COOL little vehicle. Check out the VERY NICE custom 15 inch Polished Aluminum Centerline wheels wrapped in nearly new steel belted radial tires. boy does this combination look outstanding on this BEAUTY and really gives it that mean off-road look. The front skid bar. light bar Bumper combo looks awesome and the rear bumper is in nice shape! This is a nice Classic collector VW Convertible custom and it has plenty of good looks to boot! Please pay close attention to the picture above and THE 100 ADDITIONAL PICTURES BELOW and this description as they will answer most if not all of your questions. If you need to speak to me my name is Rob and my telephone number is (208) 860-1171 or you can email if you prefer. As always I tried to get as thorough and in depth with the photographs as possible. This vehicle can be had for quite a bit less than what it is worth all for the need of a quick sale. We prefer a bank to bank wire transfer of funds as payment for the car but we will also accept a bank cashiers check (US only) or a third party check but we will validate the checks authenticity and the funds must clear our account before the vehicle or the title to the vehicle is released to the buyer or the buyers agent. We do not accept paypal. Be careful to not let it get away and please enjoy the auction ! CHECK OUT THE 100 ADDITIONAL PICTURES BELOW. This is one GORGEOUS - CUSTOM Thing Convertible that needs a new owner is it YOU? Feel free to review our customer feedback on Ebay and see all of our previously satisfied auto buyer responses. We have been selling Classic vehicles on Ebay to buyers all over the world since 2003! Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious. Features & Options15 inch Polished Aluminum Centerline wheels 2 X-plore speakers in the front4-Speed Manual “freeway-flyer” Transaxle (Rebuilt) All Original Gauges WorkBeautiful Original Floor Pans Beautiful White and Maroon metallic Exterior PaintChrome Exhaust TipsCustom Front Bumper/ Skid barsDual Chrome Exterior MirrorsDual ExhaustDual Port 1600 CC Motor (Rebuilt)Dual XR4115 digital media receiver with USB. SD. AUX inputs for your phone or MP3 player Factory Floor ShifterNew Complete rear Axle AssembliesNice Hidden AntennaNice New LensesNice Original Air Intake SystemNice Original AlternatorNice Original Black Dash Pad Nice Original Black Vinyl Convertible TopNice Original Dash with added glove box featureNice Original DistributorNice Original Fold-down Rear SeatsNice Original Front Bucket Seats Recovered Nice Original GlassNice Original Intake ManifoldNice Original Removable Vinyl Side Curtains with Original Storage BagsNice Original Steering WheelNice Original SunvisorsNice Original Valve CoversNice Radial TiresNice Rear Bumper Nice Rubber Floor MatsNo LeaksRemovable Rear ported Box with 2 Woofers and 2 TweetersSeat Belts Additional Photos Warranty InformationAS IS - NO WARRANTYThis vehicle is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Terms & ConditionsWinning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end. and make arrangements for payment at that time. 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