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1974 Volkswagen Thing Classic Classic

1974 Volkswagen Thing Classic Classic



  • $25,429 EWALD PRICE

  • Live Market Price $24,950
  • Dealer Services Fee +$479
  • Your Cost $25,429

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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1842321896
Stock #: VP549
  • Exterior Color Green
  • Interior Color Black
  • Mileage 1,354
  • Engine 4 Cyl
  • Transmission 4-Speed Manual

Dealer Comments

🔥 RARE CLASSIC ALERT – 1974 Volkswagen Thing | Fully Restored | 2110cc Stroker Engine 🔥

🌞 Classic VW Convertible | Air-Cooled Collector Car | Restoration Documentation Included

If you've been searching for a Volkswagen Thing for sale, classic VW convertible, air-cooled Volkswagen, or a unique collector vehicle that stands out from everything else on the road, this fully restored 1974 Volkswagen Thing is the one enthusiasts wait years to find.

Finished with a professionally built 2110cc stroker engine and showing only 1,300 miles since restoration, this Volkswagen Thing combines classic German engineering, upgraded performance, and vintage charm into one unforgettable package. With removable doors, fold-down windshield, convertible top, and military-inspired styling, the Volkswagen Thing remains one of the rarest and most recognizable Volkswagens ever imported to the United States.

🔥 PERFORMANCE BUILT 2110cc STROKER ENGINE

✔ Professionally Built 2110cc Stroker Engine
✔ 82mm Forged Crankshaft
✔ 90.5mm Pistons
✔ Engle 120 Camshaft (.435 Lift / 294° Duration)
✔ 041 Performance Cylinder Heads
✔ 40mm Intake / 35mm Exhaust Valves
✔ Dual Carburetors
✔ Solid Shaft Rockers
✔ 8-Dowel Crankshaft
✔ Lightened Flywheel
✔ Full-Flow Oil System
✔ Heavy Duty Oil Pump
✔ Estimated 100+ Horsepower
✔ Strong Acceleration & Improved Highway Performance
✔ Reliable Air-Cooled Volkswagen Power

🔥 RESTORATION & UPGRADES

✔ Fully Restored Condition
✔ Only 1,300 Miles Since Restoration
✔ Restoration Documentation Included
✔ Engine Build Receipts Included
✔ Disc Brake Conversion
✔ 15 Wheels
✔ Custom Roll Bar
✔ Custom Bumpers
✔ Detailed Engine Compartment
✔ Updated Mechanical Components
✔ Turn-Key Ready Classic Vehicle
✔ Ready for Shows, Cruises & Weekend Driving

🌞 CLASSIC VOLKSWAGEN EXPERIENCE

✔ Convertible Soft Top
✔ Removable Doors
✔ Fold-Down Windshield
✔ Open-Air Driving Experience
✔ Iconic Military-Inspired Styling
✔ Rare Collector Vehicle
✔ Attention-Grabbing Everywhere It Goes
✔ Simple Air-Cooled Ownership Experience
✔ One of Volkswagen's Most Unique Designs Ever Produced

🛋 INTERIOR & DRIVER EXPERIENCE

✔ Vintage Volkswagen Simplicity
✔ Excellent Visibility
✔ Easy-to-Drive Layout
✔ Classic Analog Controls
✔ Spacious Open Cabin Design
✔ Perfect Summer Cruiser
✔ Unique Driving Experience Unlike Modern Vehicles

💰 WHY THIS VOLKSWAGEN THING STANDS OUT

✔ Rare & Highly Collectible Volkswagen Model
✔ Performance-Built 2110cc Stroker Engine
✔ Restoration Documentation Included
✔ Extremely Low Miles Since Restoration
✔ Unique Alternative to a Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, or Dune Buggy
✔ Ideal Weekend Cruiser, Show Car, or Collector Investment
✔ Air-Cooled Volkswagen Enthusiast Owned
✔ Increasing Collector Demand Nationwide
✔ One of the Most Recognizable Vintage Volkswagens Ever Produced

💎 COLLECTOR APPEAL

The Volkswagen Thing was only sold in the United States for a limited time, making surviving examples increasingly difficult to find. Fully restored examples with documented upgrades, performance engine builds, and low miles since restoration rarely become available. Whether you're adding to a collection or looking for a unique classic that everyone remembers, this Thing checks all the boxes.

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The list of standard equipment and accessories contained on this document reflect equipment which was standard at the time vehicle was manufactured. This vehicle may or may not contain some or most of the equipment and accessories listed as a result of the vehicle identification number equipment compilation provided by a third party source. This VIN equipment compilation is provided as a service by the dealer and a third party source and is in no way intended to serve as a warranty or list of actual equipment contained on the vehicle.

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