1973
VOLKSWAGEN THING CONVERTIBLE
Sold for $41,800.00 at Barrett-Jackson Auction
1973
VOLKSWAGEN THING CONVERTIBLE
Lot Number: 913
Options
Engine:
1679CC
Transmission Type: 4-SPEED
Horsepower: 76
Cylinders: 4
Exterior
Color: ORANGE
Description
VW
only produced 25 of the Model 795 'Things' in model years 1973 and 74. This rare
1973 Thing is a complete body off, ground up restoration by Larry Dustmann of
The Thing Shop, the largest Thing parts
supplier in the world. Every part and surface was replaced with new or rebuilt
parts and many parts have been powder coated. It includes a new convertible top
and frame, new upholstery with powder coated seat frames, and new side curtains.
This car also has the completely rebuilt rare and working Eberspacher BN-4 gas
heater under the front hood. This car looks and drives like it just rolled off
the assembly line, inside and out.New 73 VW Jet-Glo Urethane Orange Paint done
as original, not over restored. Very low original miles car with under 7000 miles
before rebuild. Complete body off rotisserie restoration Complete mechanical restoration
including engine and trans. Cad plated hardware as original.
Powder coated
chassis w/bed-liner on under side for sound proofing.
New powder coated heavy
duty top frame by The Thing Shop. New saddle tan convertible top and boot. New
tempered glass sliding side curtains with saddle tan trim. Two black fleece lined
side curtain bags. Powder coated original seat frames with OE seat pads and covers.
OE Floor mats.
Kubel hardwood duct boards. Show bar cage with protection padding
by The Thing Shop. Rare optional dual air cleaners, new OE bumers front and rear.
This
is the Official
VW Thing website
