1973 Volkswagen, 110K miles for Sale

Heres a Very Rare 1973 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing!

From a design standpoint the 181 shared mechanicals with the VW Type 1 more commonly known as the Beetle, the platform was that of the Volkswagen Type 2 T1 VW Microbus and concept of the military Kubelwagen. In stock condition the Volkswagen Type 181 is a 2WD, four door convertible with utilitarian

features designed for off-road use. Early In Its Inception, The Thing Was Developed As A German Military Vehicle Known As A Kubelwagen. VWs Convertible Breadbox Was Called The Thing Only In North America, Where It Went On Sale In 1973. It Was Known Elsewhere As The Trekker, The Safari Or Simply The Type 181.

The Thing Was Built On The Same Chassis As The Pre-1968 Microbus And Was Propelled By VWs Air-Cooled, 46-hp, 1600-cc Flat Four. A Four-Speed Manual Was The Only Transmission. Acceleration - Well, It Wasnt Exactly A Speed Demon - Was Zero To 60 mph Which Took More Than 23 Seconds! The Windshield Folded And The Detachable Doors Were Swappable Front To Rear. Heat? Well, That Was Provided

By An Optional Gasoline-Fueled Heater Hooked Directly To The Fuel Tank. Interior Was Very Simple. The Only Instrumentation Was A Speedometer That Housed A Fuel Gauge On Its Dial, And The Glove Compartment Was An Open Area In The Dash.

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Used 1973 Volkswagen 110,510 miles