Original-Owner 1974 Volkswagen Thing

The 1974 Volkswagen Thing is sold for $16,750 on Bring a Trailer. See Friday's Watchlist AI fair value, deal score, hammer-price prediction, and bidding intelligence for this 1974 Volkswagen Thingauction.

This 1974 Volkswagen Thing was purchased new by the seller from Bill Barry Volkswagen of Long Beach, California, in January 1975, and it was relocated to Virginia in 1979. Finished in Avocado Green over black vinyl upholstery, the vehicle is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four linked to a four-speed manual transaxle. Features include a black soft top, black 14″ steel wheels, chrome hubcaps, front and rear seatbelts, and folding rear seats. The fuel tank, fuel pump, and carburetor have been replaced since 2024. The seller notes that the car runs somewhat rough and that the brakes are difficult to

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Thing
• Year: 1974
• Transmission: Four-speed manual transaxle
• Engine: 1.6-Liter Flat-Four
• Drivetrain: RWD
• Exterior color: Avocado Green
• VIN: 1842468268