Orange, Thing Type 181, Classic, Good Condition on 2040-cars
Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Air cooled 4 cylinder
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Used
Exterior Color: Orange
Make: Volkswagen
Interior Color: Black
Model: Thing
Trim: Orange
Drive Type: 2 wheel drive
Mileage: 44,915
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
A Very Special 1974 “Survivor Thing” is being offered for sale. This is a original California Car, Purchased in Palm Springs CA at Desert Volkswagen, August 10th, 1974 and has been owned by my father since the early 1980’s. Regular maintenance or repairs have been completed by the likes of Frank & Kit’s and Blodgett's Bug Barn both located in San Bernardino, CA. & most recent Competition Engineering in Phoenix, AZ. The car has never been re-painted and no major modifications have been done. The car’s pan was treated with POR-15 in the 80's for preventative purposes and has still held up. The car dose not have the original wheels, however the original spare with the Continental TT-726 is in tack and looks new. The convertible top frame was purchased from "The Trim Shop" known today as “Thing Shop” located in Chandler, AZ back in the early 80’s. The Convertible top itself my Dad and I bought from a Volkswagen Dealer in Baja Mexico in the 80’s. The top is an Original German Top that is very rare. Both the frame and top where covered and stored in-doors since the 80's. I have recently installed the top on the car and has always been stored in an enclosed garage. The hard top is available, but is located in CA. If you are interested in a non-molested “Survivor” Type 181 “THING” from a family with a passion and long history of air-cooled Volkswagen’s & Porsche’s please feel free to contact me via, e-mail, text or call. I can also send additional pictures upon request. Please serious inquiries only. Thank You for viewing my ad. |
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