1974 Volkswagen 181 Thing Acapulco Edition

VIN: 1842542990

$50,400

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1974 Volkswagen 181 Thing Acapulco Edition

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Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1842542990

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Odometer

    55152 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    H4

  • Horsepower

    46

  • Induction

    1x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Blue, White

  • Exterior Color

    White

  • Generation

    1971-1975 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing

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Equipment

1835/75hp twin carb engine, steel wheels, modern stereo.

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

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Good truck quality paint with a handful of light scratches. Faded, worn top. Some dull brightwork and dry gaskets. The Plating on the VW badge is flaking off. Clean and restored underneath. Decent interior. With the upgraded engine and flawed but attractive cosmetics, this is an Acapulco Thing that one wouldn't be afraid to load up with family and take to the beach.

Market commentary

Then again, it's a bit pricy for beach duty at this number. The Acapulco colors and the more powerful engine in this one are apparently a tempting combination, though, because it also sold at Gooding Amelia Island in 2015 for the similar sum of $52,800 and it has added 976 miles to the odometer since then.

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