1974 Vw Thing Ready For Restoration on 2040-cars
Lake Placid, Florida, United States
For Sale By:Private Seller
Engine:NONE
Transmission:VW
Body Type:THING
Vehicle Title:Clear
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Thing
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: standard
Drive Type: VW
Interior Color: Black
Mileage: 73,242
Exterior Color: Green
Options: Convertible
Disability Equipped: No
I am selling my 1974 VW Thing ( project car ) due to a move where I will no longer have the room to build. I found this THING in very good condition a perfect restore car that has next to no body rust, just the standard floor board rust in spots. The chassis looks great as with the body. I have the front fender for replacement and a new convertible frame and top.
The car does not have an engine and requires a 1600 VW dual port to be original.
When acquiring a VW Thing they are normally pretty rough and rusted these days, and I have done one that I spent an enormous amount of time on the body work. In this case YOU WILL NOT have to do that. All of the doors are there, windows, door knobs, etc. The car was preserved very well when I pulled it out of a storage barn a few years back.
Please note this is not a driver and needs and engine to be one, and hopefully it will go to an enthusiast such as myself that will put her back on the road in the condition she left it back in the day.
This car must be picked up at my storage garage in Sebring Florida. If you would like to speak with me I can be contacted Monday - Friday 9:30 - 5:30 Est. 863 699-1231 ask for Tony Sr.
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