Asking Price: $16,000
Presenting a Special Spotlight listing a 1974 Volkswagen Thing – currently located in Sun City, Arizona.
***This is a VW Thing Classifieds Full Service listing. We are working very close with the owner to facilitate the marketing and sale of this vehicle. As part of the sale we can also provide secure funds & title transfer via our SecurePay service. Shipping can also be facilitated.
Traditional cash pay in person directly to the owner also available with our Private Sale method. For any questions – you can also contact us by by calling or texting 503-862-8541.
Key Info
- Location: Sun City, AZ
- Year: 1974
- Condition: Great
- Engine (cc): 1,600
- Engine Details: New carburetor and manifold, along with several upgrades
- Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Seller Write-Up
For sale: a well maintained 1974 Volkswagen Thing with several upgraded parts. It runs great and is ready for on or off road adventures.
Key Features
• No rust – clean, solid body, and pans
• Soft top and windows are in excellent condition with no yellowing of the plastic.
• 1600 standard engine
• Front disk brakes
• 15″ tires with alloy wheels
• Roll Bar
• Upgrade to gear shifter
• Duck boards
• Upgraded 14in steering wheel
A great vehicle for RV towing or weekend outings!
Brief History
The thing was purchased a little over a year ago from a car enthusiast in Tucson that would take vacations in an RV and tow the THING behind it. According to him, he would take it out in different areas just to enjoy the scenic wilderness. He purchased it from a collector in California who kept it garaged most of the time.
Maintenance & Upgrades
It has had regular maintenance including routine oil and lube. This service along with adjusting the valves, replacing gaskets and filters was all completed in the last two months. Other recent work done in the last two months include…
• New carburetor
• Replaced aluminum intake
• Replaced engine compartment seal
• Replaced fuel hoses
• Adjusted valves and replaced gaskets
• Replaced speedometer cable
• Readjusted wiring for lights.
The Thing can be driven normally, but at the end of the trip, the engine will leak two or three drops, every time! The owner was told that this is normal for an engine of this age. The car has been driven on both freeways and city streets without a problem.
Why the Owner Is Selling
I originally bought the Thing as something for my friends and I to work on in the off time. It really is a fun vehicle to work on and play with, however my interest has rotated to traveling more, and not spending time in the shop. That said, I’m hoping to move on to motorcycle vacations for a few years.
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**Please note this VW Thing was originally listed for sale in October of 2026. Depending on when you are viewing this article it may have since been sold.**
Last Updated on October 6, 2026 by vwthing
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