This 1973 Volkswagen Thing came out of Texas in 1993 after the original owner's estate sold it to a car collector friend in Connecticut…It was stored indoors in an air conditioned warehouse for over 20 years until a Florida collector did a professional body off restoration (2019/2020) on this rust free, original Thing. No expense was spared on mechanics including flushing and coating the original gas tank, new fuel sender unit, and fuel lines. The original engine ID # AV 18 04 3 was removed, restored as needed and with all maintenance parts replaced. Transmission is original ID # AM OO5935…New carburetor, battery, distributor, wires, relays, switches. 5 New tires. Everything mechanical was replaced or rebuilt as needed. New seat upholstery including padding, trim, and carpets. All rubber weatherstripping and new am/fm radio. New glove box door. Mirrors, top hardware, turn signals convertible top hardware….. Even the door locks and hinges were rebuilt, the original vin tag was restored to new! The original wheels and hub caps have been restored . I've owned and restored many Volkswagen Things. Never seen or driven a THING as good as this. It truly looks, runs, handles, drives like it did when new! Body panels, doors, trunk door all fit perfect with new rubber weather stripping throughout. All locks have correct keys. First time offered for this fabulous body off restored 1973 Volkswagen Thing In remarkable original rust free condition restored to its magnificent original condition. Beautifully refinished in its original white color. A new THING SHOP convertible has been professionally installed on the original top frame… Side curtains are included. This is a true correct cosmetic and Mechanical restoration. This THING is equal or better than those sold at Barrett Jackson and Amelia Island for twice this price. If you are looking to purchase an exceptional Volkswagen Thing that is rust free and runs and drives like it did when new, come see this one or have it inspected for you. Clean private Florida title. Delivery anywhere can be arranged.
STANLEY 386 NINE THREE ONE 3998PLEASE CALL TO TALK ABOUT MYVolkswagen Thing INSPECTIONS WELCOME BY YOU OR YOUR INSPECTOR
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