1974 Volkswagen Thing Acapulco Edition 1 of 400

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White 1974 Volkswagen Thing 1600cc H4 4 Speed Manual Available Now!
Stock #:
DFW1731
Exterior Color:
White
Interior Color:
Blue
Transmission:
4 Speed Manual
Engine:
1600cc H4
Mileage:
60,469
Vehicle Original VIN : 817-813-2466
Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is excited to offer for sale this unique 1974 Volkswagen Thing. This is an Acapulco Edition 1 of 400 verified by the Thing Registry. [ omitted ]. from 1973-1974 as the "Thing". Type 181 is a two-wheel drive, four-door, convertible, on/off-road, military-type vehicle manufactured by Volkswagen from 1968 to 1983. Originally developed for the West German Army, the Type 181 was also sold to the public as the Kurierwagen in West Germany, the Trekker in the United Kingdom (in the right-hand drive), The Thing in the United States (1973-74), the Safari in Mexico and South America, and Pescaccia in Italy. Powered by a 1650CC boxer four and 4-speed manual transmission that is believed to be original, this VW Thing isn't going to win many races on the road; but that's not what a Thing is all about...rugged, reliable transportation with few gimmicks to go wrong, the Thing is designed to move people securely and efficiently even through terrain you wouldn't attempt in a mere car.
This Type 181 has some unique features that you'll not find on many if any at all, others. For starters, it has four-wheel disc brakes with a Primus Proportional Braking Controller, and power front seats with built-in heater features. The cloth interior is in good condition, and closely matches the blue areas of the exterior paint. The two-tone exterior paint is in decent shape and helps this VW Thing stand out at VW gatherings. It rides on aluminum alloy wheels that are shod with a set of P185/65R15 Michelin Defender radials, which appear to have lots of life left in them. The driver will be pleased to have the additional gauges that this VW Thing sports, because having both oil pressure and oil temperature gauges is a huge benefit when you're tooling around in any vehicle with an air-cooled engine. The beige vinyl top and window panels are in very good shape, and appear to provide good sealing against the elements, if you choose to "go enclosed"...however, most will prefer to enjoy this as a convertible because it's one of the most entertaining convertibles out there. Speaking of entertaining, this 1974 VW Thing for sale has a Kenwood Excelon AM/FM/CD head unit that features many new ways of delivering tunes to the occupants (iHeart radio, HD Radio, Pandora, XM, Bluetooth) through the multiple speaker sound environment.
Additional features and options on this 1974 Volkswagen Thing for sale include Aluminum Alloy Wheels, AM/FM/CD Radio, Cloth Interior, Heated Seats, Manual Convertible Top, Radial Tires, and Seat belts. [ omitted ].
Vehicle Description
Vehicle Original VIN : 817-813-2466
Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is excited to offer for sale this unique 1974 Volkswagen Thing. This is an Acapulco Edition 1 of 400 verified by the Thing Registry. [ omitted ]. from 1973-1974 as the "Thing". Type 181 is a two-wheel drive, four-door, convertible, on/off-road, military-type vehicle manufactured by Volkswagen from 1968 to 1983. Originally developed for the West German Army, the Type 181 was also sold to the public as the Kurierwagen in West Germany, the Trekker in the United Kingdom (in the right-hand drive), The Thing in the United States (1973-74), the Safari in Mexico and South America, and Pescaccia in Italy. Powered by a 1650CC boxer four and 4-speed manual transmission that is believed to be original, this VW Thing isn't going to win many races on the road; but that's not what a Thing is all about...rugged, reliable transportation with few gimmicks to go wrong, the Thing is designed to move people securely and efficiently even through terrain you wouldn't attempt in a mere car.
This Type 181 has some unique features that you'll not find on many if any at all, others. For starters, it has four-wheel disc brakes with a Primus Proportional Braking Controller, and power front seats with built-in heater features. The cloth interior is in good condition, and closely matches the blue areas of the exterior paint. The two-tone exterior paint is in decent shape and helps this VW Thing stand out at VW gatherings. It rides on aluminum alloy wheels that are shod with a set of P185/65R15 Michelin Defender radials, which appear to have lots of life left in them. The driver will be pleased to have the additional gauges that this VW Thing sports, because having both oil pressure and oil temperature gauges is a huge benefit when you're tooling around in any vehicle with an air-cooled engine. The beige vinyl top and window panels are in very good shape, and appear to provide good sealing against the elements, if you choose to "go enclosed"...however, most will prefer to enjoy this as a convertible because it's one of the most entertaining convertibles out there. Speaking of entertaining, this 1974 VW Thing for sale has a Kenwood Excelon AM/FM/CD head unit that features many new ways of delivering tunes to the occupants (iHeart radio, HD Radio, Pandora, XM, Bluetooth) through the multiple speaker sound environment.
Additional features and options on this 1974 Volkswagen Thing for sale include Aluminum Alloy Wheels, AM/FM/CD Radio, Cloth Interior, Heated Seats, Manual Convertible Top, Radial Tires, and Seat belts. [ omitted ].
Vehicle Warranty
This vehicle is "For Sale by Owner," displayed at Gateway Classic Cars, who is acting only as a Sales Agent. The Company is not making any representations as to the condition and/or the value of this vehicle. Gateway Classic Cars has not checked the condition (mechanical or structural), mileage or authenticity of this vehicle and is relying on the information provided by the seller. The company is not responsible for omissions and/or errors in advertising this vehicle and the buyer shall hold the Company harmless from all future claims arising from any representations made by the Seller. All vehicles are sold on an AS-IS, WHERE-IS basis.
OR
This Vehicle is owned by the Company, however, the Company is not making any representations as to the condition, authenticity, mileage or originality of this vehicle. The Company is not issuing any warranties, verbal or written and is not responsible for any omissions or errors in advertising. The Customer is relying solely on the previous owners information and/or its own inspection, knowledge and judgment on this vehicle. The Company is not a certified mechanic or appraiser.  All vehicles are sold on an AS-IS, WHERE-IS basis
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buy
,
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817-402-3434
for more information on how we can help you sell your vehicle.
Are you ready to sell your classic, exotic, or
special interest
vehicle?
With over
3,000
of the World's finest collector vehicles located in 18 state-of-the-art showrooms nationwide,
Gateway Classic Cars
is your premier consignment company!
Selling your car has never been easier thanks to Gateway Classic Cars. Our proven
Consignment Process
provides you with the peace of mind and our
team
will remove the stress
of selling privately and the risks of losing money at auction. You retain ownership and title of the vehicle until we sell it! Your vehicle receives a professional photo shoot of up to 100 pictures and a
video presenting
your vehicle plus a professional write-up and featured on our extended advertising network. Join our success of being the World's Largest Classic Car Company since 1999.
For over 20 years we have helped over
34,000 collectors
around the world
buy
,
sell
or trade their
classics and we can help you too!
Call
817-402-3434
for more information on how we can help you sell your vehicle.
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AVAILABILITY
: We advertise our inventory across multiple websites. It is best practice to inquire about the advertised vehicle prior to purchasing in order confirm that it was not already sold. Vehicles may be sold prior to its eBay advertising ending, and we reserve the right to end advertising/listing early or to cancel any and all bids/offers solely at our discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation.  In the event that a bidder has the winning bid or finalizes the buy it now price, but did not check availability and the vehicle was sold before a deposit and contracts were executed, then we are not liable nor responsible.
AS-IS WHERE-IS
: All vehicles are sold on an AS-IS WHERE-IS basis.  Having a third party inspection and addressing any concerns is recommended prior to purchase.  It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to verify all advertisements which shall include but not limited to options, accessories, and vehicle condition before time of sale.  If the purchaser chooses to waive an inspection, the AS-IS WHERE-IS is still enforced.  Any concerns will not be addressed post sale as the sale is final without cures or remedies.
PAYMENT
: We require a non-refundable ,000 deposit within 24 hours of offer being placed.  A deposit is a commitment to purchase and is applied towards the purchase price. The commitment to purchase is not contingent upon inspection, financing, or any other terms or conditions.
We require full payment within 7 days of offer acceptance, unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing.
If the deposit and/or full payment are not provided within said time frame, all vehicles will be relisted and transaction will be considered null and void.
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VEHICLE RELEASE
: Signed purchase packet which shall include but not limited to the purchase contract, cleared payment in full, and a copy of your driver's license will be needed before the vehicle is released.
Fees and Taxes
All finalized transactions will have additional charges if applicable which could include the following: sales tax, title fees, license & registration fees, and other additional government or licensing agency charges to register the vehicle.  The purchaser is responsible for these charges.
The advertised price and winning auction bids shall include a document fee of 9.73.
All credit cards are charged a 3% convenient fee.