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1973 Volkswagen Thing

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Farmers Branch, Texas 7522973,000 milesManual
SoldFeb 6, 2023
Sold for$15,431

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Summary
This 1973 Volkswagen Thing underwent a refurbishment in 2022, featuring a repaint in matte orange, a re-trim of the seats in black vinyl, and an overhaul of its 1.6-liter flat-four engine. Equipped with a four-speed manual transaxle and a black soft top, this Type 181 rides on 14-inch steel wheels and includes a front bumper push bar and a rear tow ball. The five-digit odometer shows 73k miles, with approximately 5k added under current ownership.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
404 (39%)
10/7/2026
Color
Matte Orange
1 (<1%)
2/6/2023
Transmission
987 (96%)
10/29/2026
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  • 2/6/2023
    Bring a Trailer
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    $15k
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ImPatrickEllefson @71quince message me directly and yes you can come see it, I will send you an address
ImPatrickEllefson THE RESERVE HAS BEEN REMOVED!! Goodluck to everybody bidding on the car, the car will be sold in 3 hours!
ImPatrickEllefson @snowback - Ten13 is correct. 1973 models were not equipped with the traditional heat exchanger system, they ... View more
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