1973 Volkswagen Thing (kubelwagen) on 2040-cars
Grandville, Michigan, United States
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Here we have a very solid, great running and driving VW Thing for sale! This is a 1973 model and according to the owner's manual (yes, it has an owner's manual!) it was originally from Arizona. Based upon the overall condition of the car, it is quite likely that is indeed where it began and spent a majority of its life. As mentioned in the Vehicle Condition section, it has an amateur paint job in what appears to be its original shade of orange. While there is minimal rust, the perforation is limited to the front of the rear wheel wells, behind the rear wheel wells and the battery tray floorboard (a replacement panel has been installed for the battery tray). There are other areas of surface rust, but no other areas where the rust has eaten through any metal; this Thing is very solid! The black vinyl interior is in very good condition. The front seats have been reupholstered in what looks to be Beetle material (not smooth vinyl like the rear seats); front and back have no tears or burns. Rear seats are missing back support brackets and therefore "recline". Dash is in good condition, with fabricated glove box instead of open area (can be removed if desired). Windshield wipers and turn signals do not work; all other lights are working (one headlight burned out). Top needs replacing (new ones can be had for a mere $300 and are super easy to replace); side curtains are in excellent condition! Original gas heater is missing, but all wiring appears to be present. Spare tire is also present, as is the original jack. The 1600 dual port carbureted upright motor runs great! It fires right up with a functioning electric choke, idles smooth and accelerates well. It has new points, cap, rotor, plugs and oil. The car shifts through all 4 gears and reverse with no grinding and no popping out of gear. The car stops well with good brakes and new brake lines (and all new fluid). Has Empi mufflers too. Tires are a matched set of radial and are in like new condition and do not leak. A four point roll cage was installed sometime in its life, and adds a measure of safety and aesthetics. The front seats have the original seat belts with the back seat void of any. This Thing is definitely one that you can be proud to drive around as is or is a prime candidate for restoration, as it is so solid and mechanically sound. There are 55 photos available to view here: https://plus.google.com/photos/113272028201348840087/albums/5963565757071836481?authkey=CKPm4KqZ0_XQcw If you have any additional questions about this Thing, please contact Kevin at 616-581-8815 or through the eBay message center. As a licensed Michigan dealer, it is our responsibility to collect sales tax (if applicable). If the car will be titled and registered in Michigan, it is also our responsibility to collect plate and title fees. For out of state or out of country buyers, any and all fees and shipping are the responsibility of the buyer. This VW Thing is sold as is, where is, with no warranties expressed or implied. A $500 PayPal deposit is required within 48 hours of purchasing, with the balance due in cash, check or certified funds within 2 weeks of purchase. Title and car will not be released until payment in full has been received and cleared. Car can be picked up by buyer or shipping company. If vehicle is not picked up within 3 weeks of purchase, a $10 per day fee will be assessed to the buyer and due upon pickup. Peoples Car Company Inc. |
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An inside look at VW's new California R&D center
Thu, 18 Oct 2012Less than two months ago, the Volkswagen Group opened a new facility in Oxnard, California (about an hour's drive west of Los Angeles). The $27 million investment, touted as Test Center California (TCC), serves as a research and development lab testing emissions for all brands under Volkswagen's umbrella, including its newest member, Porsche. While still not fully operational, we toured the new 64,000-square-foot building last week and had a first-hand opportunity to see just how much work is involved testing engines and meeting increasingly stringent government emissions standards.
Replacing a similar facility established in 1990 in Westlake Village (about 20-minutes east of the new location), our guide explained how Oxnard was chosen for its temperate climate, varied regional terrain for test drives and low altitude. (The area is only a few feet above sea level - a critical parameter when instrument testing emissions.) The new facility is capable of analyzing hundreds of vehicles, prototypes and customer-owned vehicles, annually.
Most interesting to us was the huge stainless steel climate chamber, with a massive four-wheel dynamometer that allows VW to test running vehicles in both scorching desert and freezing climates without ever leaving the building (an Audi Q7 was running in place during our visit). We were also mesmerized by the countless storage tanks and intricate plumbing of chemicals, stored in both liquid and gas states, needed to perform the variety of tests. Lastly, we took a look at Bugatti's service center on the west coast, located completely within the new center. While there were no supercars on site, the facility is equipped with plenty of spare forged wheels (mounted with expensive Michelin PAX tires) and a Veyron-specific repair jig that allows the vehicle to be completely disassembled, if needed. It is a shame that the facility, which set off all of our automotive geek alerts, is closed to the public.
World Car Of The Year down to its final four
Wed, 13 Mar 2013
Judges for the World Car of the Year Award have narrowed down the finalists to just four vehicles. Out of a total of 42 entries, only the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Porsche Boxster/Cayman, Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT-86 and Volkswagen Golf remain standing. For Volkswagen, this marks the second consecutive year the company has had an entry among the finalists, and the fourth time since 2009. In order to qualify, a vehicle must be on sale on two continents during the span of time between January 1, 2013 and May 30, 2013. A panel of 66 journalists from 23 countries then vote on the finalists.
Three vehicles have made the cut for the last round of voting on the 2013 World Performance Car as well, with the Cayman/Boxster and FR-S/BRZ/GT-86 running against the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. Meanwhile, the Renault Zoe, Tesla Model S and Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid are duking it out for the World Green Car Award. Finally, the World Car Design of the Year Award is up for grabs between the Aston Martin Vanquish, Jaguar F-Type, and the Mazda6. Check out the full press release below. Overall winners will be presented at the 2013 New York Auto Show.
VW announces recall of 26,000 2014 models with 1.8T engines
Tue, 22 Apr 2014Volkswagen has followed up on a stop-sale order from earlier this month, announcing a voluntarily recall of 26,400 vehicles that are powered by the brand's 1.8-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The new mill replaced the despised 2.5-liter five-cylinder in the Jetta, Passat, Beetle and Beetle Convertible last year. Weirdly, though, of the 26,452 units covered in the recall, only 1,655 are customer vehicles.
According to VW, the affected models were built between February 1 and April 6 of this year, and feature bad O-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler. Apparently, the faulty O-rings could cause a fluid leak, as they won't seal between the oil cooler and transmission. VW is blaming a material change from a supplier for the problem.
There have been no fires, injuries, accidents or fatalities relating to this issue, which VW will be fixing free of charge. Customers will need to report to dealers to have the O-rings replaced.