Asking Price: $12,500 $8,999 (Final Sale Price)
Update: 5/2/2026 – This listing was sold for 72% of the asking price!
Check out this 1974 Volkswagen Thing w/ Full Roll Cage, available in Pasadena, California — just a 25min drive northeast 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 off-road-ready rig features a full roll cage, custom bumpers with skid plates, winch mount, new 7.15×15 tires on chrome spokes, upgraded seat covers and belts, off-road and backup lights, steel skid plate under the driver’s side, and a new windshield—built for rugged performance and adventure.
Key Info:
- Location: Pasadena, CA
- Year: 1974
- Condition: Good
- Engine (cc): 1,641
- Engine Details: Fresh build ,new alternator, new SS sidewinder exhaust
- Transmission: 4-Speed Manual BUS trans boxed arms

Seller Write-Up
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Full roll cage
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Custom bumpers with skid plates
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Winch mount
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Chrome spokes with new 7.15×15 tires
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New seat covers and seat belts
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Off-road lights and back-up light
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Good pans
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Steel skid plate under the driver’s side
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New windshield
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CLICK HERE to view this 1974 Thing w/ Full Roll Cage in our Marketplace
**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 June 2, 2026 by ThingAds










Hi,
Can you tell me where you got your roll cage and bumpers built Please?
Thank you