1974 Volkswagen Thing
$22,999
1 photos of this car.
Price check
The asking price is $22,999. Across the 12 cars of this model currently listed here, the typical asking price is $22,616, so this car sits in line with that typical figure.
Details
| Year | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Model | Thing |
| Series | Thing |
| Mileage | 86,323 miles shown (TMU) per dealer |
| Colour (as listed by seller) | Blue and White |
| Interior colour | Blue and White |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Condition | Listing details from the car's own dealer page: Acapulco Edition; 1600cc air-cooled flat-four engine; 4-speed manual transmission; Acapulco blue-and-white paint in good condition overall with minor imperfections; removable soft top in good to very good condition; striped blue-and-white seat upholstery in very good condition; wood accent floor panels; floor pans clean and solid; engine and front trunk compartments clean and rust-free; fully serviced and inspected by a 3rd-party mechanic; dealer Condition Score 3-4 (Classic Inventory). Only the two photos exposed on the dealer's inventory page were captured; the detail page exposed no gallery to the text fetch. |
| Seller | Central Classic Cars |
| Listed by | Dealer |
| Location | Sylvania, OH |
About this car
1974 Volkswagen Thing at Central Classic Cars in Sylvania, OH, $22,999. Acapulco Edition in blue and white with a 1600cc air-cooled flat-four and a 4-speed manual transmission; 86,323 miles shown (TMU).
What the photos show
- White paint with blue hood stripe and rocker panels looks glossy and even down the driver's side, doors and fenders straight — no paint budget from this one angle.
- The blue-and-white striped canopy top is up and looks taut and clean — no top replacement budget from these photos, though only the side shows.
- Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires show deep tread on polished aftermarket wheels — no tire spend.
- Black seats only peek out under the canopy — can't judge wear, tears or the dash from these side shots.
- Both photos are the same driver's-side profile — no front, rear, engine bay or underside view in the gallery, so none of that can be judged.
Money: at $22,999 the side profile, top and tires look strong, but with only one angle photographed the front, rear, interior and underside are must-see items — hold back money for that inspection.
Interested in this car? View the original listing at Central Classic Cars — the sale is handled by the seller on their own site.
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