1973 Volkswagen Thing in Long Beach, CA

Check out this 1973 Volkswagen Thing, available in Long Beach, California! A 30min drive south of Los Angeles.

As of the time of this post, it is still available – you can find current pricing and contact the seller at the ad in our marketplace. If you want to skip our write-up, a direct link to that is at the bottom of this page just below the pictures.

This is a verified Featured Listing in our Marketplace.

Summary

This 1973 Volkswagen Thing is a rolling project with front-end collision damage, a salvage title, and no engine, making it ideal for restoration or as a complete parts vehicle. It features a solid floor pan, custom roll bar, custom seat upholstery, a functioning soft top with side windows, factory gas heater assembly and air cleaner, plus a 3-inch body lift with modified front and rear suspension for added ground clearance. The seller notes it was running and driving before the accident and is selling it complete, ready to be towed or trailered.

Key Info:

• Location: Long Beach, CA
• Year: 1973
• Condition: Project
• Engine Details: N/A
• Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
• Transmission Details: working

 

 

Seller Write-up

1973 Thing.

• Front end body damage, front clip is damaged.
• Salvage title.
• No motor in the vehicle.
• Vehicle was running and driving before accident.
• Rolling chassis.
• Good project or parts vehicle.
• Solid pan.
• Custom roll bar.
• Custom seat upholstery.
• Good working top and side windows.
• Complete gas heater assembly.
• Factory air filter.
• 3 inch body lift with side bars.
• Cut and welded front beam and rear suspension has been lifted.
• I can supply more pictures if necessary.
• SELLING AS COMPLETE VEHICLE. NOT PARTING OUT!
• Vehicle is rolling and will need to be towed or trailered.

 

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**Please note this VW Thing was originally listed for sale in June of 2026. Depending on when you are viewing this article it may have since been sold.**

Last Updated on July 2, 2026 by ThingAds