1975 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing on 2040-cars

Year:1975 Mileage:0 Color: Red /
Tan

Location:

Yukon, Oklahoma, United States

Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:Air Cooled 4
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: 1842625003 Year: 1975
Interior Color: Tan
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Thing
Trim: Aculpulco
Drive Type: 2wd
Mileage: 0
Exterior Color: Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

1975 Volkswagen Type 181 "Thing"

The car was a family project that quickly turned into a professional restoration. Upon completion the car was driven occasionally only about 500 hundred miles since complete rebuild about 5 years ago. Engine has been started occasionally and warmed up, and fuel stabilized during storage. Runs and Drives excellent. We have completed a recent tune up. The car has a clear Oklahoma title in our name.

Originally an Acapulco Edition

The car is a factory Acapulco Edition blue and white with surrey top. Acapulco specific parts are included in the sale, such as the original seats, surrey top frame and soft canopy (for a pattern) and rare running boards. Also included is a spare tire rack, tow bar, and rare fiberglass removable hardtop.

The tub and chassis was stripped and professionally built from the ground up. Everything consumable on the car is new. New brakes and suspension bushings. New brake hoses and lines. New lenses, seals, weatherstripping, chrome trim and headlight rings. Coping around the doors and jambs, electrical system, master cylinder, fuel tank etc. Nearly every part on the car is new, except the original sheet metal.

Engine:

Professional built and balanced 1915cc, 041 59cc cylinder heads with dual springs, Engle 110 cam, Solid rocker shaft kit, windage tray, HD oil pump, Deep sump oil system with remote filter and fan, Chrome Kit dog box fan kit, Blaster coil, Monza Quad Tip Exhaust (no heater),

Induction:

Dual 40 Empi/Webers, Big Flow Empi Manifolds

Electrical:

The car has been converted to a 12v system with a new wiring harness and alternator, new battery. Rebuilt transmission, new clutch and flywheel.

Suspension:

Fully Rebuilt with all new seals, bearings. Rebuilt brakes, new brake hoses. New shocks, tie rods, and ball joints.

Chassis:

Entire chassis and undercarriage planted chassis black. Body was removed from the pan for restoration/rebuild of both components.

Interior:

Mazda Miata Leather Seats with built in speakers in the headrest, 6 x 9 speakers located near the rear package shelf above the engine bay. Backseats have new foam and are vinyl and match with matching stitching pattern. Full weatherstripping kit, new front windshield, Aftermarket short trigger shifter, new Radio head unit. Floor pan has been rhino lined on the interior side.

Exterior

Oversized Rear fenders, new head and taillights. Car has been painted Dr. Pepper Red with satin black fenders, hood, and emblems. Car was painted professionally, and is a very nice driver quality paint job.

Wheels:

Powder coated aluminum 14" wheels. 5 lug with adapters.

Tires:

BFG Radial T/A

Front: P205/70r14

Rear: P235/60r14

The surrey frame and soft canopy are unrestored. The frame will need to be worked a little to be perfectly true again. no significant rust was found. Same with the running boards. Good original condition. The fiberglass top has one corner that will need repair. VERY basic fiberglass repair project, easily done by the novice. Glass in the top is in good condition. There are a few components not installed on the car. Wiper system, side mirrors not installed. The stereo and speakers are not hooked up. This includes the side speakers and the headrests speakers. Battery is strong and holds charge well. Car starts easily and drives well.

Nonrefundable 500 dollar deposit is due within 24 hours of auction end via paypal. Buyer fully responsible for shipping and arrangements, but I can help load and assist in documenting that process as request or needed. Please dont assume you know what it will cost to have the vehicle transported and then get surprised after you have committed to buy. Contact me for details or for additional photos. The car does have a reserve but I may lower the reserve or offer it to the highest bidder at the close of auction.

Thank you for your interest.

On Sep-17-13 at 06:58:24 PDT, seller added the following information:

I have a minor revision to make to the description. I mention in the ad a "tow bar". It is not included in the auction. I failed to recall that it was on loan from a friend, and its not for sale. thank you for your interest and bidding.

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