Lot 1002
1974 Volkswagon Thing
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
VIN: 1842468155 Mileage: 94,950
Rear-engine, open-top four-door vehicle inspired by WWII military transport. It features a 1.6-liter air-cooled flat-four engine, a four-speed manual transmission, removable doors, and a folding windshield. Empi BRM Speedwell alloy wheels, with 185/60R15 Otani tires. Radio with speakers, and orange seatbelts have been added.
With a repaint in the original Pumpkin Orange with black vinyl interior. A black hardtop is present, with removable windscreens on each door.
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Interior, paint, and undercarriage in excellent condition. Many new parts present to suspension.
The following condition report, while thorough, is not exhaustive as vintage cars have inherent wear and imperfections. We welcome personal inspections, please contact mt@lelandlittle.com to schedule. Public previews are available the second Saturday each month from 9am-12pm.
Appears to have been restored in the past; some chips present to hardtop paint; front turn signals with surface rust; small area of rear floorpan with patch; tires dated 2019; no other apparent concerns.
