(773) 273-8257 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556575859606162636465666768697071727374757677787980818283of83 1974 Volkswagen Thing Green on Tan, 4spd, VIDEO Stock #: 1719 Exterior Color: Rustic Green Interior Color: Tan Vinyl Body Type: Green on Tan, 4spd, VIDEO Transmission: Manual Drivetrain: RWD Fuel Type: gas Engine: 1600cc H4 Title Condition: Clear 1974 Volkswagen Thing Type 181 1600cc Flat-Four / 4spd Manual Green on Tan Tan Soft Top, Side Curtains VIDEO WITH LISTING VIN: 773-273-8257 Engine: AM019303 (Correct, US-Market ‘74 Thing) We purchased this fantastic ‘74 Thing out of Cape Cod, where it had been for the last five years. Prior to that, the car resided in North Carolina. As it sits now this is a nicely-sorted, clean, and complete Thing that is ready to be used and enjoyed straightaway. We’ve had a blast with this car, taking it out every day that the weather permits. While we prefer the top down, windshield down, sunny-day driving experience, this car will come complete with side curtains (drop-in windows) and carrying bag, an excellent tan soft top, and even a tow bar for hauling it behind a truck/RV. The Exterior: Please take a look through the photos and video, as the car is covered in detail. The roll cage is bolted in, so it can be removed if desired. Painted Rustic Green (a Toyota color, we have the mix details) in 2002, there are still some areas of the interior where you can find the original orange peeking through. Exterior flaws include some paint cracking on the driver’s front fender and at the upper corner of the engine lid, as well as oxidation along the underside of the hood lip. There are a few spots of bubbling to be aware of: where the engine lid meets the rear panel on the driver’s side, along the bottom edge of the passenger’s front door, and at the bottom passenger corner of the windshield. Overall, really sharp for a Thing. These cars are so often left outside, rattle-canned, and tattered that it’s refreshing to see one that is well-kept and shiny. Panel fitment is spot-on, doors open and close nice and smooth. The passenger front hubcap has a scuff, the rest look good. Tires are in good shape, but being roughly ten years old they’re due for replacement sooner rather than later. The Interior: Interior looks good, pretty bare-bones of course. Gauges are all functional, lights and signals are functional, wipers are functional, radio is not currently functional. Odometer reads 39,120 and the engine decodes as correct original, but we cannot verify actual, correct mileage. Tan vinyl seats are in good order, comfortable, not blown out or overused. Rear seats fold down to open up a pretty substantial cargo-carrying area. Floors are good and have been treated with 3M undercoating from the top as opposed to paint, so rustproofed. This car will come with the correct VW perforated rubber floor mats as well. As mentioned earlier, the roll cage is bolted in and can be removed, and there are seatbelts both up front and in the rear. Under the Hood/Underbody: Please take a look through the underbody photos. Underbody looks pretty good. There’s a fair bit of surface corrosion, most significantly on the passenger rear floor corner, but luckily rust is not through or of immediate concern. Metal appears to all be original, which is nice to see. The highlight of this car is how it feels on the road. It fires right up first turn, idles nice and steady, pulls hard through the rev range, shifts smoothly, has good clutch feel, tracks straight down the road, and brakes straight and effectively. Suspension is very forgiving, good on rough surfaces with no rattles or other noises or tendencies of concern. Buy with confidence, this Thing is one of the good ones. For additional information or to discuss purchasing, please reach out to Jake at 773-273-8257. Vehicle Description 1974 Volkswagen Thing Type 181 1600cc Flat-Four / 4spd Manual Green on Tan Tan Soft Top, Side Curtains VIDEO WITH LISTING VIN: 773-273-8257 Engine: AM019303 (Correct, US-Market ‘74 Thing) We purchased this fantastic ‘74 Thing out of Cape Cod, where it had been for the last five years. Prior to that, the car resided in North Carolina. As it sits now this is a nicely-sorted, clean, and complete Thing that is ready to be used and enjoyed straightaway. We’ve had a blast with this car, taking it out every day that the weather permits. While we prefer the top down, windshield down, sunny-day driving experience, this car will come complete with side curtains (drop-in windows) and carrying bag, an excellent tan soft top, and even a tow bar for hauling it behind a truck/RV. The Exterior: Please take a look through the photos and video, as the car is covered in detail. The roll cage is bolted in, so it can be removed if desired. Painted Rustic Green (a Toyota color, we have the mix details) in 2002, there are still some areas of the interior where you can find the original orange peeking through. Exterior flaws include some paint cracking on the driver’s front fender and at the upper corner of the engine lid, as well as oxidation along the underside of the hood lip. There are a few spots of bubbling to be aware of: where the engine lid meets the rear panel on the driver’s side, along the bottom edge of the passenger’s front door, and at the bottom passenger corner of the windshield. Overall, really sharp for a Thing. These cars are so often left outside, rattle-canned, and tattered that it’s refreshing to see one that is well-kept and shiny. Panel fitment is spot-on, doors open and close nice and smooth. The passenger front hubcap has a scuff, the rest look good. Tires are in good shape, but being roughly ten years old they’re due for replacement sooner rather than later. The Interior: Interior looks good, pretty bare-bones of course. Gauges are all functional, lights and signals are functional, wipers are functional, radio is not currently functional. Odometer reads 39,120 and the engine decodes as correct original, but we cannot verify actual, correct mileage. Tan vinyl seats are in good order, comfortable, not blown out or overused. Rear seats fold down to open up a pretty substantial cargo-carrying area. Floors are good and have been treated with 3M undercoating from the top as opposed to paint, so rustproofed. This car will come with the correct VW perforated rubber floor mats as well. As mentioned earlier, the roll cage is bolted in and can be removed, and there are seatbelts both up front and in the rear. Under the Hood/Underbody: Please take a look through the underbody photos. Underbody looks pretty good. There’s a fair bit of surface corrosion, most significantly on the passenger rear floor corner, but luckily rust is not through or of immediate concern. Metal appears to all be original, which is nice to see. The highlight of this car is how it feels on the road. It fires right up first turn, idles nice and steady, pulls hard through the rev range, shifts smoothly, has good clutch feel, tracks straight down the road, and brakes straight and effectively. Suspension is very forgiving, good on rough surfaces with no rattles or other noises or tendencies of concern. Buy with confidence, this Thing is one of the good ones. For additional information or to discuss purchasing, please reach out to Jake at 773-273-8257. Vehicle Warranty Chicago Car Club does their best to accurately describe each and every car we sell. We do not make any warranties or representations whatsoever. All vehicles are sold "as is, where is". We encourage you to call to hear more details if you are interested. We are happy to walk you around every inch of the car! About Chicago Car Club Worldwide Shipping Available! Looking to sell a classic? We buy cars in all conditions nationwide! Welcome to Chicago Car Club We are here to answer any questions that you may have. We would love for you to come see the car in person but understand that many of our buyers are out of state or international. Please do not hesitate to call us and have one of our sales representatives do a 'walk around' with you on the phone. It is our goal to do everything we can to make you comfortable with your purchase and to ensure that no questions are left unanswered and that you are 100% satisfied with your purchase. Chicago Car Club is not a typical car dealership. Our qualified and experienced staff has carefully curated one of the finest selections of classic and collectible vehicles in the greater Chicago area. Our facility boasts a dedicated detail space, a mechanical service facility, and a complete body repair and restoration shop. Each vehicle is carefully inspected and serviced to ensure that it meets our highest standards. We are dedicated to enhancing every aspect of the customer experience, from the initial visit to long after the purchase of a vehicle or service. We are pleased to offer our clientele the best classics available at great prices. With consignment packages, financing options, and worldwide transportation solutions, we deliver our customers a full circle buying experience. We also provide top caliber mechanical and restoration services at exceptionally reasonable rates. Chicago Car Club is family owned and operated and in its second generation of ownership. We pride ourselves on building long lasting relationships based on trust, loyalty and respect. We are passionate about our business and enjoying life; we believe that shines through in everything we do. We invite you to come explore the variety of automobiles we have thoughtfully selected for our inventory. We look forward to you becoming the next valued member of the CCC family. Call today! 773-267-2684 Chicago Car Club a division of Albany inc. IS AN ACCREDITED BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU MEMBER. Worldwide Shipping Available! Looking to sell a classic? We buy cars in all conditions nationwide! Welcome to Chicago Car Club We are here to answer any questions that you may have. We would love for you to come see the car in person but understand that many of our buyers are out of state or international. Please do not hesitate to call us and have one of our sales representatives do a 'walk around' with you on the phone. It is our goal to do everything we can to make you comfortable with your purchase and to ensure that no questions are left unanswered and that you are 100% satisfied with your purchase. Chicago Car Club is not a typical car dealership. Our qualified and experienced staff has carefully curated one of the finest selections of classic and collectible vehicles in the greater Chicago area. Our facility boasts a dedicated detail space, a mechanical service facility, and a complete body repair and restoration shop. Each vehicle is carefully inspected and serviced to ensure that it meets our highest standards. We are dedicated to enhancing every aspect of the customer experience, from the initial visit to long after the purchase of a vehicle or service. We are pleased to offer our clientele the best classics available at great prices. With consignment packages, financing options, and worldwide transportation solutions, we deliver our customers a full circle buying experience. We also provide top caliber mechanical and restoration services at exceptionally reasonable rates. Chicago Car Club is family owned and operated and in its second generation of ownership. We pride ourselves on building long lasting relationships based on trust, loyalty and respect. We are passionate about our business and enjoying life; we believe that shines through in everything we do. We invite you to come explore the variety of automobiles we have thoughtfully selected for our inventory. We look forward to you becoming the next valued member of the CCC family. Call today! 773-267-2684 Chicago Car Club a division of Albany inc. IS AN ACCREDITED BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU MEMBER. Contact us for more details (773) 273-8257 Terms and Conditions Payment Options We accept the following payment methods: - Cashier's Check/money order- Loan check from eBay Financing Center- Cash (in person)- Personal check (once cleared) Vehicle Pickup & Shipping Finance, Warranty, Shipping question? Call the dealer at (773) 273-8257 General Terms Placing a Bid: Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. Please do not bid if you're not seriously interested or financially able to purchase this vehicle. Please read eBay's User Agreement Chicago Car Club reserves the right to, Obtain and verify the registered information of all users who bid on this auction. Cancel any and all bids at our discretion, or end the auction early if necessary. Bidders Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to Bid. Special eBay Bid Retraction Rules: Please read eBay's "Retracting a Bid" If you place a bid before the last 12-hour period of the auction: You may retract that bid before that last 12-hour period but only for exceptional circumstances. You will not be allowed to retract that bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction. If you place a bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction: You will be allowed to retract the bid for exceptional circumstances but only if you do so within one hour after placing the bid. Funds & Financing: For help in arranging for a Pre-Approved loan or for any questions please e-mail or phone Michael at (773) 267-2684 prior to bidding. Buyers Inspection: Chicago Car Club has done our best to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction. Chicago Car Club welcomes a buyers inspection. If you plan to have a buyers inspection, please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to the auction ending. Inspection fees if any are Buyers responsibility. Representations and Warranties made by seller: This vehicle is being sold "as is". Manufacturer's warranties may still apply. Extended warranty may be available, e-mail or phone Michael at (773) 267-2684 for details. No representations or warranties are made by seller, nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. Taxes and Registration fees: Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title service fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All taxes and fees must be paid in full in order for vehicle to be titled and registered. Title Information: Vehicles titles may be held by banks or lenders as collateral for loans. In many cases there is a delay in receiving the original instruments up to 21 days from the time we pay a vehicle off. While we usually have all titles in our possession at closing, there are occasions where we may be waiting for them to arrive. If payment is made by cashier's or personal checks we will hold all titles for 10 days or until funds have cleared. Shipping & Delivery: All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. Chicago Car Club will help with shipping arrangements but will not be responsible in any way for claims arising from shipping damage! Licensed Carriers are generally insured for $3,000,000.00. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our showroom. All shipping arrangements are provided by Chicago Car Club as a courtesy. We are not affiliated with any carrier. Any claims or other communication regarding shipment of vehicles will be between you and the shipper, not with Chicago Car Club. The amount of time it takes for delivery is dependent on the carrier, but is generally 7-14 days from the date the vehicle is picked up from our facility until it is delivered to your destination. Verify with the shipper for an Estimate Time of Arrival to be sure. Finalizing your Purchase: Chicago Car Club will contact the successful high bidder by e-mail after the auction closes. Successful high bidder MUST communicate with Michael at Evolve Motors by e-mail or phone (773) 267-2684 within 24 hours of the auction ending to make arrangements to complete their transaction. If we cannot confirm your intention to buy or the sale is not completed within 5 days, we reserve the right to relist this vehicle or sell to any other qualified buyer. In order to secure bid on vehicle, Successful bidder (BUYER) must within 24 hours of bid closing send to Seller a Deposit in the amount of 10% by major credit card, cash in person or bank certified funds. Within 72 hours of bid closing, Buyer must send balance of funds by bank wire transfer, cash in person, bank certified funds to Seller. At time of sending initial deposit, Buyer MUST fax copy of their State issued valid Driver License. Furthermore, before said vehicle is released for shipment to Buyer, all other Sale related and title related paperwork must be signed and returned complete to Seller. Placing a Bid: Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. Please do not bid if you're not seriously interested or financially able to purchase this vehicle. Please read eBay's User Agreement Chicago Car Club reserves the right to, Obtain and verify the registered information of all users who bid on this auction. Cancel any and all bids at our discretion, or end the auction early if necessary. Bidders Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to Bid. Special eBay Bid Retraction Rules: Please read eBay's "Retracting a Bid" If you place a bid before the last 12-hour period of the auction: You may retract that bid before that last 12-hour period but only for exceptional circumstances. You will not be allowed to retract that bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction. If you place a bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction: You will be allowed to retract the bid for exceptional circumstances but only if you do so within one hour after placing the bid. Funds & Financing: For help in arranging for a Pre-Approved loan or for any questions please e-mail or phone Michael at (773) 267-2684 prior to bidding. Buyers Inspection: Chicago Car Club has done our best to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction. Chicago Car Club welcomes a buyers inspection. If you plan to have a buyers inspection, please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to the auction ending. Inspection fees if any are Buyers responsibility. Representations and Warranties made by seller: This vehicle is being sold "as is". Manufacturer's warranties may still apply. Extended warranty may be available, e-mail or phone Michael at (773) 267-2684 for details. No representations or warranties are made by seller, nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. Taxes and Registration fees: Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title service fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All taxes and fees must be paid in full in order for vehicle to be titled and registered. Title Information: Vehicles titles may be held by banks or lenders as collateral for loans. In many cases there is a delay in receiving the original instruments up to 21 days from the time we pay a vehicle off. While we usually have all titles in our possession at closing, there are occasions where we may be waiting for them to arrive. If payment is made by cashier's or personal checks we will hold all titles for 10 days or until funds have cleared. Shipping & Delivery: All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. Chicago Car Club will help with shipping arrangements but will not be responsible in any way for claims arising from shipping damage! Licensed Carriers are generally insured for $3,000,000.00. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our showroom. All shipping arrangements are provided by Chicago Car Club as a courtesy. We are not affiliated with any carrier. Any claims or other communication regarding shipment of vehicles will be between you and the shipper, not with Chicago Car Club. The amount of time it takes for delivery is dependent on the carrier, but is generally 7-14 days from the date the vehicle is picked up from our facility until it is delivered to your destination. Verify with the shipper for an Estimate Time of Arrival to be sure. Finalizing your Purchase: Chicago Car Club will contact the successful high bidder by e-mail after the auction closes. Successful high bidder MUST communicate with Michael at Evolve Motors by e-mail or phone (773) 267-2684 within 24 hours of the auction ending to make arrangements to complete their transaction. If we cannot confirm your intention to buy or the sale is not completed within 5 days, we reserve the right to relist this vehicle or sell to any other qualified buyer. In order to secure bid on vehicle, Successful bidder (BUYER) must within 24 hours of bid closing send to Seller a Deposit in the amount of 10% by major credit card, cash in person or bank certified funds. Within 72 hours of bid closing, Buyer must send balance of funds by bank wire transfer, cash in person, bank certified funds to Seller. At time of sending initial deposit, Buyer MUST fax copy of their State issued valid Driver License. Furthermore, before said vehicle is released for shipment to Buyer, all other Sale related and title related paperwork must be signed and returned complete to Seller. Fees and Taxes All sales are subject to taxes which will vary based on the state in which you register. All sales are also subject to a $150 documentation fee for paperwork processing. |