Officially called the Volkswagen Type 181, the Thing as it became known in the United States is a two-wheel drive, four-door convertible curio that Volkswagen made between 1968 and 1983, for civilian, as well as military use. Sharing many components with the Beetle, Microbus and Karmann Ghia, the Thing was also called the Trekker in the United Kingdom and the Safari in Mexico and South America. Over 90,000 were made, and we’ve got a 1974 Volkswagen Thing for sale today from Shandaken, New York. With under 46,000 miles on the clock, this Thing has been repainted and has a reupholstered interior as well. It’s the perfect fun vehicle to drive around on the weekends!
Repainted in Army Green, this 1974 Volkswagen Thing certainly looks like nothing else. Indeed, no automaker could make something like it today without falling foul of regulatory requirements. The car comes with 14-inch steel wheels wearing chrome VW hubcaps, a fold-down windshield, side curtains that are removable, and a black convertible top. While the shape is distinctive, it’s got some recognizable elements too, such as rear lamp clusters from the Beetle. We’re also informed that the full-size spare wheel, jack and tool roll are included with the sale too. The interior of this 1974 Volkswagen Thing comes with four reupholstered seats in black and an overall spartan environment. Yes, you’ve got a dashboard, speedometer and the major driving controls, but little else in the form of creature comforts or, whisper it, luxuries. That’s fine because this Thing is meant to make you think, appreciate modern life’s fripperies, and realize that your parents and grandparents made do with much less.
This 1974 Volkswagen Thing packs an air-cooled naturally aspirated flat four. The 1.6-liter unit can also be found in Beetles and Microbuses from the same era. With its friendly purr and easy power delivery, you’ll definitely recognize it in an instant. Power goes to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual gearbox. There’s also torsion bar suspension, a Solex single downdraft carburetor, front disc and rear drum brakes. All that makes for a vehicle that’s surprisingly easy to drive and won’t annoy other road users.
Officially called the Volkswagen Type 181, the Thing as it became known in the United States is a two-wheel drive, four-door convertible curio that Volkswagen made between 1968 and 1983, for civilian, as well as military use. Sharing many components with the Beetle, Microbus and Karmann Ghia, the Thing was also called the Trekker in the United Kingdom and the Safari in Mexico and South America. Over 90,000 were made, and we’ve got a 1974 Volkswagen Thing for sale today from Shandaken, New York. With under 46,000 miles on the clock, this Thing has been repainted and has a reupholstered interior as well. It’s the perfect fun vehicle to drive around on the weekends!
The Volkswagen we know today follows the same recipe of solid, workmanlike performance and reliability, and sometimes a bit too ordinary. Turn back the clock 40 odd years, however; this couldn't be farther from the truth of today; creations like the dune buggy and the "thing" gave car buyers quirky and colorful choices of motoring that would never see the light of day in modern times. The vehicle we have today is a mix of the custom restomod and features a blend of Volkswagen's quirky dune buggy and unique 181 and comes in the form of this 1973 Volkswagen Thing Restomod. With a reported 20,000 miles, this unique creation was completed last month and is reported to be a Californian street-legal car, albeit modified for off-road driving.
The Volkswagen Beetle was not just the “people's car” but was a symbol of peace, love, and good times, The Beetle’s platform was used to launch many exciting cars but very few matched up to the Volkswagen 181 Thing. The Volkswagen 181 or better known as the “thing” over in the US was Volkswagen’s attempt to recreate the legendary dune bug of the 60s. With an open-top design driving, one meant total freedom and standing out from the crowd in the quirkiest way possible. Looking to spice up your weekend drive and experience open-top driving like never before? This 1973 Volkswagen 181 Thing is what you are looking for. With a reported 73,000 miles on the clock, this classic Volkswagen is reportedly up for sale by its third owner.
Now here’s a symbol of the Sixties in all its Baby Blue glory! This 1972 Volkswagen Kombi comes to you from Winston-Salem, North Carolina with a mere 1,473 miles on the clock. That super-low mileage plus the overall pristine outlook of the vehicle leads us to believe that it may have received a restoration. Because why not? After all, such vehicles are historically significant symbols of freedom and peace. They’ve been used to spread love and hope all over the world. And even if you aren’t into that movement, what better and simpler way to digitally detox your family than to pack them into this thing and take a drive on a weekend? Because it’s as analog as things get.
Purists best remember the Volkswagen Transporter as the Type 2 microbus or kombi. But Volkswagen has made several generations since then. The T4 or fourth generation was produced between 1995 and 2004, and of course, camper variants were popular too. That’s what we have here for grabs in Laguna Beach, California, a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter T4 EuroVan with 188,000 miles on the clock. This fine camper van comes with a pop-up top, the owner’s manual and a smooth six-cylinder engine driving its rear wheels. So if you’re a fan of road trips where you take your house with you, this van is the ideal companion.
This 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 23-window Samba Deluxe Transporter represents a highly customized interpretation of the iconic microbus, combining classic design language with modern comfort and entertainment-oriented enhancements. Configured in a 23-window Samba-style layout and imported from Brazil, this example reflects the extended global production legacy of the Type 2 platform. With approximately 13,048 miles shown since conversion, rear-wheel drive, and adjustable suspension, this vehicle is positioned primarily as a lifestyle-oriented cruiser rather than a utility-focused transporter.
This 1973 Chevrolet Cheyenne C20 Super Pickup isn’t your typical third-gen C/K Series classic pickup truck. It may have the stock 454ci V8 under the hood, which was the largest gas engine available for this era, but there’s a host of mods to make it a beast. These include aftermarket lifters, rockers, pushrod, exhaust, and more. With a nice coat of black paint and some aftermarket wheels, this truck even includes a banging stereo system for those tailgate parties, on the trails, or in town. It’s currently up for grabs in Castle Rock, Washington, with under 35,000 miles to its name. Don’t delay if you’re interested; many others will be too.
This 1969 Ford Bronco Restomod combines the iconic styling of the first-generation Bronco with modern performance and thoughtful upgrades that improve comfort and usability. Finished in white with a black interior and a contrasting black removable hardtop, the truck maintains the classic early Bronco aesthetic while benefiting from a fully modern drivetrain. Power comes from a 5.0L Gen 3 Coyote V8 producing approximately 480 horsepower, paired with a 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission and a capable 4x4 drivetrain. With its blend of vintage design and contemporary mechanicals, this Bronco delivers significantly improved performance and drivability compared to the original while retaining the character that made these early SUVs so desirable.
Ford’s famous Bronco came in 1966, and represented another Greatest Hit for the Blue Oval. Following hot on the heels of the Mustang, the Bronco redefined off-roaders, turning them into what we know as Sport Utility Vehicles today. That is to say, they still had off-road abilities, but weren’t as bone-jarring or devoid of fancy features as traditionally built. Now, the Bronco is in its sixth generation and has grown into a five-door family SUV as well as the typical three-door style that it carried for the first five generations. Today’s 1972 Ford Bronco Restomod is a fine first-generation example, three-door body and all, but it’s a bit different from a stock first-gen Bronco. You see, there’s a modern Coyote V8 under the hood, some nice creature comforts and upgrades here and there. All that could be yours, with just 1,100 miles on the odometer after all the extensive work done. The vehicle is currently resting in Vegas if you’re interested in making it yours.
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