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1976 VOLKSWAGEN THING

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$8,500

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1976 VOLKSWAGEN THING

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1976 VOLKSWAGEN THING

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1976 VOLKSWAGEN THING

High Bidder:  tortajoe123

Highest Bid: $8,500 (USD)

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Location:

Dripping Springs, Texas 78620

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

1.6L 4-cyl

Transmission:

Manual

Odometer:

47,628 (Km)

Chassis/VIN:

186093655

Carfax:

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Highest Bid: $8,500 (USD)

High Bidder:  tortajoe123

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Location:

Dripping Springs, Texas 78620

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

1.6L 4-cyl

Transmission:

Odometer:

47,628 (Km)

Chassis/VIN:

186093655

Carfax:

Lot Number:

62375959

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Vehicle Story

OVERVIEW

This 1976 Volkswagen Thing is powered by an air-cooled 1.6L flat-four mated to a four-speed manual transaxle transmission. Finished in Sunshine Yellow with a tan convertible top over a black and patterned tan vinyl interior, this Type 181 is now offered by the seller with attachable windows and a clear title.

Highlights

  • Originally imported from Mexico
  • Received complete restoration from a Mexican shop within the last 24 months
  • Showcased in a photoshoot for a major women's jewelry brand, according to seller
  • Engine has been recently reworked
  • Aftermarket Pioneer stereo system

Ownership History

  • Offered by a dealer
  • Current location: Texas

EXTERIOR

  • Sunshine Yellow paint
  • Tan convertible top
  • Foldable windshield
  • Black bumpers
  • Dual chrome side mirrors

Updates

  • New paint and top 

WHEELS AND TIRES

  • 14-inch yellow wheels
    • VW-branded hubcaps
  • 185R Uniroyal Tiger Paw Freedom tires

Updates

  • Tires are brand-new  

INTERIOR

  • Black and patterned tan vinyl upholstery 
  • Bucket seats
  • Center console
  • Aftermarket Pioneer stereo
    • AM/FM
    • USB player
    • Auxilary

Updates

  • Interior refreshed within the last two years

INSTRUMENTS

  • Gauges
    • 160-km/h speedometer
    • Fuel
  • Odometer shows 47,628 kilometers (29,595 miles)
    • True mileage unknown

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

  • 1.6L flat-four
    • Single downdraft carburetor
    • Air-cooled

Transmission

  • Four-speed manual transaxle 

Service History Highlights

  • New battery
  • Engine reworked within the last two years

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

  • Drum brakes 
  • Dual exhaust system

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

  • This 1976 Volkswagen Thing is said to be free from any substantial imperfections

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

  • Attachable windows 
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Comments & Questions

December 13, 2024
01:01 PM

BID: $8,500

December 11, 2024
12:35 PM

i was interested in the 71 Torino, please call me 760-917-9025

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