1973 Volkswagen Thing Base 1.6l For Restoration Or Parts on 2040-cars
Lima, Ohio, United States
Engine:1.6L 1584CC 97Cu. In. H4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Transmission:Manual
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:U/K
Make: Volkswagen
Mileage: 94,568
Model: Thing
Exterior Color: Orange
Trim: Base
Interior Color: Black
Drive Type: U/K
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4
1973 VW THING FOR RESTORATION OR PARTS
THIS WOULD BE A GREAT LITTLE CAR IF RESTORED. IT CAME TO US 4 YEARS AGO AND AT THAT TIME IT RAN AND WE DROVE IT ACROSS TOWN. THERE HAS NOT BEEN TIME TO WORK ON IT SO IT SAT IN A GARAGE SINCE THEN. THE CAR WILL NOT START NOW, BUT AFTER SITTING THAT LONG, IT PROBABLY NEEDS A NEW BATTERY.
THE GOOD THING ABOUT THE CAR IS THAT IT IS FAIRLY COMPLETE.
THE BODY NEEDS WORK. THERE ARE RUST HOLES ON THE SIDES AND THE FLOOR HAS RUSTED THRU IN SEVERAL SPOTS. THERE IS RUST UNDERNEATH. IT NEEDS A NEW CONVERTIBLE TOP.
THE TITLE SAYS 94568 MILES NON - ACTUAL.
PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICTURES CAREFULLY. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I WILL BE HAPPY TO TRY TO ANSWER ANY CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CAR. THE FASTEST WAY TO GET ANSWERS ABOUT THE CAR IS TO EMAIL.
WE ARE A CAR DEALERSHIP. THE BUYER PAYS THE AUCTION PRICE PLUS ANY OHIO TAXES THAT APPLY. THE BUYER IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING OR HAULING OF THE CAR.
THE CAR CAN BE SEEN AT:
BEST VALUE AUTOS
655 S COLLINS
LIMA, OHIO 45804.
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