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. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, errors do occur so please verify information with a customer service agent. Prices do not include destination charges or any additional accessories All prices and offers are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All other discounts are contingent on approved credit through VCI. All prices and offers include all incentives which the dealer retains unless otherwise specifically provided. The full cash price charged at any dealership depend Used 1973 Volkswagen 110,510 miles 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. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, errors do occur so please verify information with a customer service agent. Prices do not include destination charges or any additional accessories All prices and offers are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All other discounts are contingent on approved credit through VCI. All prices and offers include all incentives which the dealer retains unless otherwise specifically provided. The full cash price charged at any dealership depend Used 1973 Volkswagen 110,510 miles 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. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, errors do occur so please verify information with a customer service agent. Prices do not include destination charges or any additional accessories All prices and offers are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All other discounts are contingent on approved credit through VCI. All prices and offers include all incentives which the dealer retains unless otherwise specifically provided. The full cash price charged at any dealership depend Used 1973 Volkswagen 110,510 miles 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. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, errors do occur so please verify information with a customer service agent. Prices do not include destination charges or any additional accessories All prices and offers are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All other discounts are contingent on approved credit through VCI. All prices and offers include all incentives which the dealer retains unless otherwise specifically provided. The full cash price charged at any dealership depend Used 1973 Volkswagen 110,510 miles 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. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, errors do occur so please verify information with a customer service agent. Prices do not include destination charges or any additional accessories All prices and offers are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All other discounts are contingent on approved credit through VCI. All prices and offers include all incentives which the dealer retains unless otherwise specifically provided. The full cash price charged at any dealership depend Used 1973 Volkswagen 110,510 miles