1974 Volkswagen Type 181 The Thing

　　This vehicle has received a fresh restoration in a deep blue with

　　color matched wheels. Upholstered in black vinyl with matching

　　removable soft top. The engine is built on Type 1 "EO" 1300cc air

　　cooled flat-four. Formally in the Gregorie Neck Collection

　　The Volkswagen Type 181 "The Thing" was an updated version of the

　　German military's Type 82 Kubelwagen. Rather than using the Type

　　82's mechanical setup, however, the Thing rode on a combination of

　　a Beetle driveline and a Type II Transporter suspension. Like the

　　rest of the VW lineup, the Type 181 placed the air-cooled, 1300cc

　　engine in the rear and use the motor's horsepower to drive the rear

　　wheels.

　　Much like during its two-year production run, the Volkswagen Thing

　　today is a quirky, eye-catching ride. Its bright and wild 1970s

　　colors, combined with the convertible's boxiness make it stand out

　　in a sea of uniform cars. Models from 1974 are slightly more

　　desirable due to their horsepower, though condition and color tend

　　to drive value more than model year.

　　EXTERIOR:

　　• Blue

　　• Blue wheels

　　• Black vinyl soft top (removable)

　　INTERIOR:

　　• Black vinyl bucket seats

　　• AM/FM Bluetooth Radio

　　• Seat belts

　　• Heater

　　MECHANICS:

　　• Type 1 "EO" 1300cc air cooled flat four

　　• 4-Speed Manual

　　• 4-Wheel disc brakes

　　UNDERCARRIAGE:

　　• Clean

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　　- 9pm (EST)

　　Financing is available on our website

　　We can ship this vehicle world wide door to door

　　Our indoor showroom is located at 7910 25th Court East Unit 107

　　Sarasota, FL 34243