1973 VW Thing Safari Type 181 All Original CA Same Owner Since 1987

1973 Volkswagen Thing Type 181

An original California 1973 Volkswagen Thing Type 181 Safari Convertible
Spent its entire life here in Southern California
Has had a total of four owners in since 73'. The second owner purchasing it in 1981 and writing a letter to the third owner (that I still have). The fourth owner purchased it in 1987 and owning all this time 30+ years. I have records of older registrations to prove ownership.
Remains most of its original Sunshine Yellow Paint. California clean and factory undercarriage. All the original German decals are still in place. The owner try to spot paint a few spots with a bright yellow. Super straight doors and nose. Brand new top with the original side windows. All the interior is stock and in pretty good shape for being original.
Original 1600cc 4 speed manual that is in excellent shape. Brakes / shifts just fine. Can be trusted to be driven anywhere. Has always been taken care of, serviced and maintained. Recently had new tires and serviced. Please understand, this thing has never been restored or butchered up. Has its flaws.
Ready to be driven for the summer. There only original once.....______________________
Call with anymorequestions before bidding at 1+(562) 522-9628.
This is a*NO RESERVE AUCTION* - SOLD to the highest bidder in 5 Days!
Located in Los Angeles & willing to drop off to any local terminal.
Full payment must be sent out within 72 hours after auction. I understand it takes time for overseas but payment must be sent out asap!
No bidders with a score less then 25 can place a bid UNLESS they give me a call to confirm there bid. If not, your bid will be removed & cancelled.
Best Of Luck Bidding
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• Condition: Used
• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Thing
• Type: Safari Convertible
• Trim: Type 181
• Year: 1973
• Mileage: 113,900
• VIN: 1832841133
• Color: Sunshine Yellow
• Engine size: 1600cc
• Transmission: 4 Speed
• Interior color: Black
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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