1974 Volkswagen Thing

This 1974 Volkswagen Thing is finished in orange with blue accents, and it is powered by a retrofitted, dual-carburetor-equipped Type 4 flat-four that drives the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle. Equipped with a gray convertible top and removable side curtains, the vehicle has been modified with a roll cage, a front bumper push bar, an LED light bar, Jeep side mirrors, and front and rear receiver hitches as well as 15” EMPI wheels and Bilstein shocks. The interior features Simpson Racing front bucket seats, folding rear seats, latch-and-link harnesses, a Cobra CB radio, and dual fire extinguishers. Acquired by the current owner on BaT in October 2025, this Type 181 is offered in New York at no reserve by 1600VeloceAssist, a BaT Local Partner, with an Ohio title in the owner’s name. The car is finished in orange with blue accents and is believed to have been repainted under previous ownership. Exterior features include a gray convertible soft top, a fold-down windshield, glass sliding front windows, and removable doors and side curtains as well as a roll cage, a front bumper push bar, a front skid plate, an LED light bar, Jeep side mirrors, and front and rear receiver hitches. Damage is noted in the soft top near the left side of the windshield, and the seller states that the horn and high-beam headlights are inoperative.