1973 Vw Thing, Restored And Fully Accessorized on 2040-cars
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
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1973 VW Thing For Sale This is a beautiful thing. I mean...really...a beautiful Thing! Located in New Brunswick Canada in the hands of a fanatical owner who has truly gone through it from stem to stearn to make it the wonderful example that it is. Loaded with nearly every possible accessory and cool add on that is available out there, Including a very slick little matching trailer! This is just a cool as they get...a car that someone has really gone to town with and had a LOT of fun accessorizing and detailing out. Its a conversation starter wherever it goes and a big hit at the VW shows! Beautifully finished, always kept indoors and wiped with a soft cloth. This is someones "baby" and it really shows. Full roll cage , side curtains, top boot, reverse light, wheel trim rings...etc etc etc Body mount mirror adaptors so you can easily remove the doors and still have your mirror! Check out the fantastic side curtains with the sliding window like the old VW Bus. Gas heater Modern audio system Custom pedal pads, coco mats, center console...it has it all! Great plate!! Modern retractable seat belts Coco mats throughout, great "duckboards", nice cammo seat covers over perfect restored seats. Rollbar mounted speakers. Nice luggage rack on the hood with the wood load strips. Hella driving lights, brush guard, cool VW logo badge VW logo mudflaps...a couple great bumper stickers too! Coco mat up front in the trunk as well. Nice to see the original jack is here as well as an extra one for the trailer. Seats are excellent under the soft custom fit seat covers. Locking storage in the back doors. (very cool accessory!) Wolfsburg logo seat belts up front Auxiliary oil filter Roomy and simple lightweight cargo trailer Nice new matching spare Side curtains are in excellent shape The padded rollbar with the speakers set in the corners is pretty slick! Here is a better photo of the locking storage doors in the back...so cool! Doors easily remove for open air motoring Very nice custom steering wheel with Wolfsburg crest center The body on the car is excellent, but nothing is "perfect"...I always like to try to find a flaw somewhere and here is a small one down very low...a small blister just starting in the paint. Carpet, and coco mats Side curtains do have a storage bag! Top is excellent! Recently built 1776cc engine was pro-built in California and shipped to the owner. Over $4000 ! Extra gauges, a glove box door and under dash parcel tray Dash is excellent! I love the matching logos on the trailer! Engine is very clean and runs superb! Running boards are another very uncommon accessory...and they look great! Locking gas cap Cool military first aid kit! Excellent tires on the proper Thing wheels with trim rings and nicely detailed hubcaps Custom exhaust is fantastic Battery area is very clean Trailer hitch Extremely solid underneath Nice!! Spotless under here! Disc brakes! Very clean! Included in the sale is a very nice collection of Thing sales brochures and memorabilia including the original window sticker a parts list and full service manual. This hand written list documents the majority of expenses. Over $26,000 total invested in the car. A full receipt for the engine work is also included. In closing this is really a great car. Well done, well detailed and something that obviously shows the results of a very loving and enthusiastic owner that made it his pride and joy. All good "things" must come to an end, so now is the time to see it off to a new home. Whoever ends up with this one is going to have a blast! Up For Bidsg Dont Miss It For More Info...CALL 951-767-1600 or email oldbug@earthlink.net |
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