1974 VW Thing w/ Blue Ox Tow Package in Brighton, CO

Check out this 1974 VW Thing w/ Blue Ox Tow Package, available in Brighton, Colorado — just a 30min drive northeast of Denver!

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 1974 Volkswagen Thing (Type 181) is a rust-free, garage-kept classic finished in original orange, showing just over 31k miles and having spent nearly its entire life on California’s Central Coast. Recently refreshed with extensive upgrades—including new shocks, clutch, tires, alternator, carburetor, seats, top and side curtains, and more—it runs great and delivers open-air fun. Complete with a Blue Ox tow package and auxiliary RV brake system, it’s an eye-catching vintage cruiser that’s also perfectly set up to tow behind a motorhome.

 

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Seller Write-Up

For Sale: 1974 Volkswagen Thing (181).

Original orange paint and hubcaps. 31,987 miles (odometer rebuilt when we purchased vehicle in 2023 at frozen 31,177 miles). Lived 98% of its life on the Central California Coast. Always garaged with no rust. Runs very well. So much fun to drive and pull behind an RV. A real attention grabber!

Items we have updated in the past 800 miles:

• New CV boots

• 4 new shock absorbers

• Replace all fuel line components

• New tie rods

• New washer pump/control button

• Rebuilt speedometer/odometer

• New hood release cable

• New alternator

• New carburetor/distributor wires

• New top/side curtain windows

• New Continental AM/FM stereo with Bluetooth and 4 speakers

• New wood floor duckboard panels

• New front seats and seat belts

• New clutch

• New rubber motor seal

• New tires

• New sun visors

• New rear and side mirrors

• New tow bar and tow wiring

• New battery

Comes with Blue Ox tow package and RV Brake auxiliary brake system. Very easy to tow on your next RV adventure.

The smiles you will have driving this classic with the top down are priceless.

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**Please note this VW Thing was originally listed for sale in March of 2025. Depending on when you are viewing this article it may have since been sold.**

Last Updated on March 13, 2026 by ThingAds