1973 Volkswagen Thing

The Thing was one of VW's greater thoughts. They are unique and very fun to drive.
One thing I would like to say to all used auto buyers, even if it says CLEAR TITLE, it is a good thing to have a BILL OF SALE from the TITLED owner. In some states, such as mine, it is required.
Just a thought that might save time and money in the long run.
Get you a Thing or wait for the restored version of this one, it is going to be great!!!

Buying a VW Thing is about keeping history on the road. This little buggy is one of the most unusual vehicles ever produced, and a lot of fun to drive. Of course, there are the mechanical considerations to complicate things, but it is a 73 VW after all. The one I got was "enhanced" nicely, with some nice new seats and the replacement side curtains and top. It does not compare with any of our new "maintenance free" vehicles that are so commonplace. In fact, I've had to do some real studying already on everything from carbs to brakes. That is part of the "fun", right? All in all, the drive to work has never been better!

i was too young to drive when our thing was purchased to replace a 1971 campmobile. at 16 i got ownership as soon as i passed my license. living in pa was extremely cold in 77 & 78 with plenty of ice and snow. my thing got me to school 27 miles away every day. i used it for driving home from dover de. for 6 months and then 1-2 trips home thereafter for 3 years...i wish i still owned this particular thing as much of life occurred in and around this vehicle. it was extremely dependable and would go anywhere @ anytime.i added heatboxes to it so the rear passengers had more heat. my maintenance was minimal. i sold it for parts due to a badly rusted floorpan. ran well until i parked it and with fresh gas and a jump it started right up and purred as well as the day i parked it. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING PURCHASING A VW THING DO IT! YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY.....i will own another someday soon and prefer a 1973. didn't care for the louver covers that distinguish the 1974 models... orange was my favorite color and a jetfab hardtop was nice...would reccommend a roll bar as a safety measure. i currently own a 2 page advertisement from a 1972 playboy issue and a t shirt with the same ad. i also have toy cars as well. i also watch for thing flings or vw carshows just in case a thing might show up... in a word my thing experience would be FUNTASTIC!!! and i will do it again soon.