1973 Volkswagen Thing for sale in Sylvania OH

Brief history of the Thing

The type 181's origin dates back to World War II where a total of 140,000 were produced. Volkswagen produced the Type 62 Kubelwagen during the war to fill the German army's need for a utility vehicle. This was Germany's version of the American made and produced Jeep. As the war ended, production halted. However, it was resurrected in the 1960's when the Mexican government showed an interest in entering the automobile industry. Known as the Safari in Mexico and as the Trekker in Britain, the Type 181 earned several nicknames over its production life. In the United States it would earn its most famous one: the Thing. Introduced in the US in 1973, the Thing functioned on an air-cooled flat-four engine with a four-speed manual transmission. The production run in the US only lasted two years; its limited production of 25,000 imported vehicles meant the Thing became a rarity as years passed, adding to its appeal.

About This Car
1973 Volkswagen Thing
61,553 original miles
Four cylinder 1600cc engine runs beautifully
Four-speed manual transmission
Firestone HR 185R14 tires with chrome hubcaps - excellent condition
Paint is beautiful and is in pristine condition
Black interior is in excellent condition
Floor pans and undercarriage are in excellent condition and show terrifically
Black convertible top is in overall excellent condition and shows no signs of leaks
Inspection and servicing done by CCC

Our Rating

Premium Car
At CCC we look at eight major characteristics and give our cars an overall condition score on a five-point scale. Our premium inventory receives an overall condition score or 4 or 5 and are the highest quality vehicles that have gone through an extensive restoration or a very complete original examples in the best condition. They could win a concours and collectors covet these vehicles which represent high investment potential. Our classic inventory receives an overall condition score of 3 or 4 and we would classify these as fun driver quality vehicles that people can enjoy and represent solid investments. These look terrific with excellent mechanicals and may be older restorations with some evidence of prior repair. Our opportunity inventory receives an overall condition score of 1 or 2 and make great project cars. These cars may be older with evidence of prior repairs.

About Us

Central Classic Cars is the largest Vintage VW dealer in the country. We specialize in buying, selling, restoring, and servicing these wonderful pieces of history. We have customers who call from all parts of the country and beyond. In addition to buying Volkswagens, we pay cash for all other makes focusing on sports cars from the 50’s 60’s 70’s and 80’s especially old Porsche’s.  All our vehicles go through a safety inspection which is available to be viewed prior to purchase. If you are interested in buying or selling a car of any kind, please feel free to give us a call and we would be glad to take a look. Please also subscribe to our YouTube channel and view of our inventory more interactively on our website CentralClassicCars.com.

Contact John at 419-517-1795 if you'd like to purchase this vehicle.