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1973 Volkswagen Thing

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Listed byA1568
Walnut, California 91789Manual
SoldOct 19, 2020
Sold for$15,400

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Summary
This 1973 Volkswagen Thing, a Type 181, was refinished in white during a 2015 refurbishment which also included an engine and transaxle rebuild. It features a black convertible soft top, removable doors, and black-painted 14" steel wheels, with the odometer showing 89k miles.
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Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
406 (40%)
10/7/2026
Color
White
59 (6%)
7/29/2026
Transmission
991 (96%)
10/29/2026
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Listing history

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  • 10/19/2020
    Bring a Trailer
    Sold· this listing
    $15k
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BJT13 A very nice looking Thing! One note, the vacuum hose from the intake to the air cleaner canister is hooked up ... View more
GlenK This is a very nice 181 Thing, and it looks surprisingly good in white to me. But, the whitewalls have to go.
amigaboy @puntasanjacinto - somewhat - on both of mine, if you made sure the side curtains weren't bent (either for the pegs ... View more
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