1973 Volkswagen Thing

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This 1973 Volkswagen Thing was refurbished and modified over the course of 10 years under previous ownership, and it was acquired by the seller in Colorado in 2022. Finished in yellow over black upholstery, the car has been retrofitted with Ridler 606 alloy wheels, Wilwood disc brakes, VW bus taillights, Procar front bucket seats, dual carburetors, an aftermarket distributor, a Bugpack breather box, and a sump plate kit. Power is provided by a 1.6-liter flat-four linked to a four-speed manual transaxle, and the car rides on a lowered suspension. This Type 181 is now offered with service record

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Thing
• Year: 1973
• Transmission: Four-speed manual transaxle
• Engine: 1.6-Liter Flat-Four
• Drivetrain: RWD
• Exterior color: yellow
• VIN: 1832653213