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1974 Volkswagen Thing Acapulco Edition

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Listed bySSLM
Bluffton, South Carolina 29910Manual
SoldNov 21, 2024
Sold for$13,737

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Summary
This 1974 Volkswagen Thing Acapulco Edition is one of approximately 400 examples produced for the US market, featuring a 1. 6L air-cooled flat-four with remanufactured cylinder heads and a rebuilt carburetor, paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. It is finished in white with blue accents over a refreshed white and blue vinyl interior, and includes coil-over shocks, a black convertible soft top, and an uninstalled Surrey top.
More details
The speedometer is inoperable, and the windshield wiper motor is disconnected.
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Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
512 (50%)
10/29/2026
Color
White
58 (6%)
7/29/2026
Transmission
987 (96%)
10/29/2026
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Listing history

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  • 11/21/2024
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Top Comments
weisswurst hello VW friends on BAT :) I had the pleasure of seeing this car in person right before the sale to the current ... View more
CraigInPA As a multiple Thing owner, I'd like to point out that the Acapulco is entirely an appearance package. The blue ... View more
Brian_D There are a few sign to me that point to being a real Acapulco. Signs of original blue paint under hood by latch. Looks ... View more
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