1974 Volkswagen Thing Acupulco Edition

Brief history of the Acapulco Thing; In the early 1970s, Volkswagen began producing the Type 181 for civilian markets around the world, including the United States. The Volkswagen Thing Acapulco was designed as a special edition of the Type 181 for the American market and was available for purchase by the general public through Volkswagen dealers. The Acapulco Thing was marketed as a fun, beach-ready vehicle that was perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and families who wanted a versatile and practical car that could handle a wide range of activities. The Acapulco Thing was painted in a distinctive blue-and-white color scheme that evoked the tropical atmosphere of Acapulco. It also featured a removeable top and removable doors, which made it perfect for enjoying sunny days at the beach. Inside, the Acapulco Thing had striped blue-and-white seat covers and a unique dashboard that featured a built-in radio and speakers. Today, the Volkswagen Thing Acapulco is a sought-after collector's item, and surviving examples are highly valued by VW enthusiasts; Specifications; 1974 Volkswagen Thing; 86,323 miles shown, TMU; Four cylinder 1600cc engine; Four-speed manual transmission; Acapulco paint color scheme in overall good condition - see photos for flaws; Front and rear painted bumpers in good condition; Top in overall good to very good condition; Wood interior flooring pieces in very good condition; Floor pans are in good to very good condition; Clean and solid front trunk and engine compartments; Wheels are in fair to good condition showing some surface corrosion and pitting on center caps; Upholstery is in very good condition; Our Rating; Classic Car; At CCC we look at eight major characteristics and give our cars an overall condition score on a five-point scale. Our premium inventory receives an overall condition score or 4 or 5 and are the highest quality vehicles that have gone through an extensive restoration or a very complete original examples in the best condition. They could win a concours and collectors covet these vehicles which represent high investment potential. Our classic inventory receives an overall condition score of 3 or 4 and we would classify these as fun driver quality vehicles that people can enjoy and represent solid investments. These look terrific with excellent mechanicals and may be older restorations with some evidence of prior repair. Our opportunity inventory receives an overall condition score of 1 or 2 and make great project cars. These cars may be older with evidence of prior repairs; About Us; Central Classic Cars is the largest Vintage VW dealer in the country. We specialize in buying, selling, restoring, and servicing these wonderful pieces of history. We have customers who call from all parts of the country and beyond. In addition to buying Volkswagens, we pay cash for all other makes focusing on sports cars from the 50s 60s 70s and 80s especially old Porsches. All our vehicles go through a safety inspection which is available to be viewed prior to purchase. If you are interested in buying or selling a car of any kind, please feel free to give us a call and we would be glad to take a look. Please also subscribe to our YouTube channel and view of our inventory more interactively on our website CentralClassicCars.com; If you'd like to purchase this vehicle, please contact John at 419-517-1795.