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Volkswagen · OFF MARKET

1973 Volkswagen Thing Restomod

Archived Stock no. 22113223 · California

Adjusted reference price · USD$29,734.56Previously $41,298 · Save $11,563.44View reservation & deposit →

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VEHICLE INFORMATION

Vehicle information

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Thing
VIN
1832567023
Lot Number
22113223
Condition
Used
Odometer
20,000 miles (Exempt / TMU)
Engine
3.5L V6
Transmission
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color
Red
Interior Color
Black
Vehicle Location
California

THE DETAILS

About this vehicle

The Volkswagen we know today follows the same recipe of solid, workmanlike performance and reliability, and sometimes a bit too ordinary. Turn back the clock 40 odd years, however; this couldn't be farther from the truth of today; creations like the dune buggy and the "thing" gave car buyers quirky and colorful choices of motoring that would never see the light of day in modern times. The vehicle we have today is a mix of the custom restomod and features a blend of Volkswagen's quirky dune buggy and unique 181 and comes in the form of this 1973 Volkswagen Thing Restomod. With a reported 20,000 miles, this unique creation was completed last month and is reported to be a Californian street-legal car, albeit modified for off-road driving.

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

  • 1973 MY Volkswagen Thing Restomod
  • Complete restoration finished in September 2022
  • Current owner reports new Cadillac "Shortstar" V6 engine
  • Current owner reports new triple bypass suspension
  • Current owner reports new roll cage
  • Modified for fully off-road driving
  • California street legal car
  • Current owner reports new coilovers
  • Current owner reports new sound system
  • Current owner reports new radio system
  • Current owner reports new cutting brakes
  • Current owner reports new interior

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