
1974 Volkswagen Thing by Unknown Builder
This 1974 Volkswagen Thing has been extensively modified, featuring a widened front axle beam, adjustable coilover front shocks, 3×3″ boxed rear trailing arms, and Fox Racing dual rear shocks. It is powered by a 1,835cc air-cooled flat-four engine equipped with dual Weber carburetors and a merged header exhaust system. The vehicle showcases 15″ EMPI beadlock wheels with BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires, side rails, tubular bumpers, and a roll cage. The interior includes Beard suspension seats and an EMPI trigger shifter. The body is finished in yellow with a black convertible soft top.
- Built by:
- -
- Location:
- Costa Mesa, California, USA
- Vehicle:
- 1974 Volkswagen Type 181
- Engine:
- -
- Cost:
- $18,250
- Power:
- -
- Torque:
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- Weight:
- -
- Balance:
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- Wheels:
- EMPI Race-Trim beadlock 15" wheels
- Exterior:
- tubular bumpersside railsfold-down windshieldremovable doors
- Interior:
- EMPI trigger shifterBeard suspension seatsCD stereoSway-A-Way torsions
- Chassis:
- widened front axle beamadjustable coilover front shocksFox Racing dual rear shocksroll cage3×3″ boxed rear trailing arms
- Powertrain:
- 1,835cc air-cooled flat-fourdual Weber 40 IDF carburetorsmerged header exhaust systemKennedy clutch
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