Vw Volkswagen Type 181 Thing Parts Car Dune Buggy Beetle Ghia on 2040-cars
Port Jefferson Station, New York, United States
Engine:locked up
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Salvage
Exterior Color: Orange
Make: Volkswagen
Interior Color: Black
Model: Thing
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: rust
Drive Type: rear wheel
Mileage: 31,083
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Sub Model: Thing
This auction is for a 1973 Volkswagen Thing, Type 181. The car does not have a title with it so we are selling strictly as a parts car. As you can see by the pictures, the car is rough, but not so bad that it couldn't be restored by someone with the knowledge. The engine is out and it is a complete disaster and is all locked up. The car does roll fine and tows well with a towbar if you should have one. Pictures show the story and I have listed 24 of them. Listing it cheap as we know someone will have a use for it. A $100 deposit is required immediately at the end of auction, so please be prepared to send this. The car will need to be picked up within 7 days of the auctions end. Please note that we will be away from Thursday, October 11th through the 14th for the Labor day holiday. If you click the buy it now and want to pick it up during those dates, please let me before the 11th so I can make arrangements. Any questions, just ask! This car is totally sold as is AND DOES NOT HAVE A TITLE (ebay forced us to list it with a type of title, but there is no title). It is located in Port Jefferson Station on Long Island where it is to be picked up from.
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