1973 Volkswagen Thing Vw on 2040-cars
Davenport, Iowa, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:4CYL
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Used
Make: Volkswagen
Interior Color: BLACK ORANGE
Model: Thing
Number of Cylinders: 4
Year: 1973
Trim: VW
Drive Type: REAR
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Mileage: 61,851
Exterior Color: Orange
1973 VOLKSWAGEN THING. IT IS IN EXCELLENT RUNNING AND DRIVING CONDITION. SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT I HAVE REPLACED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER REAR FLOOR PANS, GIVEN IT A TUNE UP AND OIL CHANGE, INSTALLED A BRAND NEW SET OF TIRES, NEW CRANK PULLEY AND BELT, INSTALLED A NEW MUFFLER AND TIPS, REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD GLASS AND SEALS (AROUND THE GLASS AND WHERE THE TOP SITS WHEN IT IS ON), REPAINTED THE BUMPERS AND THE BODY. I HAVE THE TOP OFF OF THE CAR BECAUSE I KEEP IT IN THE GARAGE AT ALL TIMES AND ONLY DRIVE IT IN THE SUMMER, BUT IT IS IN GOOD SHAPE AND DOESN'T HAVE ANY RIPS OR TEARS IN IT. THE FRONT SEATS DO NEED FRESHENED UP, BUT ARE MANAGEABLE TO SIT ON. IT IS A VERY FUN CAR TO DRIVE AROUND TOWN (GETS PEOPLE TO TURN THEIR HEADS AND ASK JUST EXACTLY WHAT IT IS). IT DOES HAVE THE ORIGINAL FACTORY SPARE AND THE TOW BAR THAT COMES WITH IT (REFER TO PICTURES). ALSO IT DOES HAVE THE FACTORY GAS IGNITION HEATER INT THE FRONT (THOUGH I HAVE NEVER TRIED IT I DON'T DRIVE IT WHEN IT IS COLD OUT). I AM READY TO START A NEW PROJECT AND DON'T HAVE THE SPACE FOR IT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU CAN CALL TIM AT 563-528-0388.
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