61,500 miles
Buy Now Brief history of the Thing
The type 181's origin dates back to World War II where a total of 140,000 were produced. Volkswagen produced the Type 62 Kubelwagen during the war to fill the German army's need for a utility vehicle. This was Germany's version of the American made and produced Jeep. As the war ended, production halted. However, it was resurrected in the 1960's when the Mexican government showed an interest in entering the automobile industry. Known as the Safari in Mexico and as the Trekker in Britain, the Type 181 earned several nicknames over its production life. In the United States it would earn its most famous one: the Thing. Introduced in the US in 1973, the Thing functioned on an air-cooled flat-four engine with a four-speed manual transmission. The production run in the US only lasted two years; its limited production of 25,000 imported vehicles meant the Thing became a rarity as years passed, adding to its appeal.
Specifications
1973 Volkswagen Thing
61,553 original miles
Four cylinder 1600cc engine
Four-speed manual transmission
Set of Firestone 185R14 tires (313 date code) with chrome hubcaps
Paint shows well and is in good overall condition
Black vinyl interior is in good condition
Black convertible top is in overall good condition and shows no signs of leaks
Inspection and servicing done by CCC
Our Rating
Classic Car
At CCC we look at five major characteristics of the cars to create a classification of each vehicle. The paint, body, interior, mechanical, and electrical are all ranked in order to give customers a more tangible measurement of the condition of one of our cars. Our classic inventory receives a classification that shows our cars having an overall condition score or 3-4 on a 5-point scale of condition. We would classify these as fun driver quality vehicles that people can enjoy and represent solid investments. These look terrific with excellent mechanicals. They may be older restorations with some evidence of prior repair. You can look more closely at the designations by looking at the vehicle inspection report for the car.
About Us
Central Classic Cars is the largest Vintage VW dealer in the country. We specialize in buying, selling, restoring, and servicing these wonderful pieces of history. We have customers who call from all parts of the country and beyond. In addition to buying Volkswagens, we pay cash for all other makes focusing on sports cars from the 50’s 60’s 70’s and 80’s especially old Porsche’s. All our vehicles go through a safety inspection which is available to be viewed prior to purchase. If you are interested in buying or selling a car of any kind, please feel free to give us a call and we would be glad to take a look. Please also subscribe to our YouTube channel and view of our inventory more interactively on our website CentralClassicCars.com.
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61,500 miles 
