Check out this 1974 Volkswagen Acapulco Thing, available in Sacramento, California! A 45min drive southwest of St. Louis.
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.
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Summary
This fully restored 1974 Volkswagen Thing Acapulco Edition is one of approximately 400 produced, finished in its original white and blue color scheme with a striped Surrey top and matching interior. It was restored down to the pan and features a rebuilt original 1.6L flat-four, 4-speed manual transaxle, new 195/70R14 tires, 14” steel wheels, four-wheel drum brakes, removable doors, fold-down windshield, and completely renewed interior. Showing 38,000 miles, it has a clean California title and current registration and is described as showroom condition, ready to enjoy.
Key Info:
- Location: Sacramento, CA
- Year: 1974
- Condition: Excellent
Seller Write-up
Approximately 400 of the 1974 Volkswagen Thing Acapulco edition were produced. They are distinguished by their blue-and-white color schemes, featuring striped tops and unique interior, designed to emulate beach taxis.
This 1974 Volkswagen Thing Acapulco Edition spent time in long-term storage in Arizona, before it was purchased by the seller in California. The entire car was refinished. Taken down to the pan and build back up to its current completely restored to show room condition as it appeared it 1974.
• Finished in original colors of white and blue over white and blue striped
• Original fully rebuilt 1.6-liter flat-four
• Four-speed manual transaxle
• Striped Surrey top and frame
• Single downdraft carburetor
• Drum brakes
• Original Silver 5 star 14″ steel wheels
• New 195/70R14 tires
• Removable doors
• 38k miles
• Clean California title
• Current registration in the seller’s name
• Blue hood, bumpers, and accents
• Fender-mounted front turn signals
• Fold-down windshield
• Dual side mirrors
• Running boards
• Rear bumperettes
• Four-wheel drums
• Front bucket seats and split-folding rear bench retrimmed and repolstered in white and blue striped cloth
• Four-spoke steering wheel with Wolfsburg crest
• Uncut dash
• All new interior with duckboards front and rear
This VW needs nothing and is impressive.
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**Please note this VW Thing was originally listed for sale in September of 2026. Depending on when you are viewing this article it may have since been sold.**
Last Updated on September 15, 2026 by ThingAds
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