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1973 Vw "thing" 70k Actual Miles Convertible Street Rod Other Makes on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:70000 Color: Gold /
 Black
Location:

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Transmission:4 SPEED MANUAL
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4 CYLINDER
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1832755357
Year: 1973
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Thing
Trim: 4 DOOR CONVERTIBLE
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Drive Type: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Mileage: 70,000
Exterior Color: Gold
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black

1973 VW “THING”

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I’D MUCH RATHER TALK WITH YOU AND ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS THAN TO TRY TO COMMUNICATE BY MESSAGING OR EMAIL.

PLEASE CALL ME AT (954) 444-0850...EARL

1973 VW “THING” 70K REAL MILES

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THIS IS AN ESTATE SALE AND NOT MY PERSONAL CAR. I AM REPRESENTING IT FOR OUR CLIENTS AND HAVE ONLY LIMITED KNOWLEDGE OF IT.

AGAIN I’VE BEEN ASKED TO REPRESENT AN UNUSUAL VINTAGE VOLKSWAGON “THING.” THESE ARE BECOMING EVERMORE POPULAR. YOU DON’T SEE THEM AROUND ANY MORE AND THEY ARE JUST AN UNUSUAL LOOKING CAR. IT HAS A MANUAL TOP; ALL GUAGES AND LIGHTS WERE WORKING AT THE TIME OF DRIVING…… AND IT HAS 70,000 ORIGINAL MILES.

LET ME TELL YOU THIS IS NOT A 100% PERFECT CAR, BUT IT IS A LOT MORE RESPECTABLE THAN MOST OF THE “THINGS” THAT ARE AVAILABLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

THE ENGINE STARTS FIRST TIME, EVERY TIME. IT SHIFTS THROUGH THE GEARS WITH NO GRINDING OR JUMPING OUT OF GEAR. THE FLOORS ARE SOLID AND HAVE BEEN REPAIRED BY MERELY PUTTING SHEET METAL AND THEN RHINO LINING THEM. THE SEATS ARE IN EXTREMELY GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION, AS IS THE MANUAL TOP.

THERE ARE SOME BUBBLING PAINT ISSUES THAT I HAVE TAKEN CLOSE UP PHOTOS OF….BUT IF YOU ARE GOING TO START TO MAKE ONE PERFECT, THIS IS THE ONE TO START WITH. THE ONLY FLAW IN THE MECHANICS THAT I HAVE OBSERVED IS THE PULLING OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE. AND IF YOU ARE NOT READY FOR IT, IT CAN CATCH YOU BY SURPRISE.

LOOK AT THE VIDEO AND ALL STILL PUCTURES. CALL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR OFFERS.

I'M SURE MANY OF YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE QUESTIONS. PLEASE CALL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR OFFERS. I REMIND YOU, THIS 41 YEAR OLD TECHNOLOGY WILL REQUIRE MAINTENANCE AND TWEEKING. DON'T EXPECT TO HAVE A MAINTENANCE FREE "NEW CAR" EXPERIENCE ...AND WORKING ON THESE OLD CLASICS IS HALF THE FUN. THANKS FOR LOOKING! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE A MORE IN-DEPTH DESCRIPTION PLEASE CALL ME, EARL

I CAN BE REACHED AT (954)444-0850

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE A MORE IN-DEPTH DESCRIPTION PLEASE CALL ME, EARL

I CAN BE REACHED AT AREA CODE (954)444-0850

A $750.00 DEPOSIT WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER CLOSE OF AUCTION

IF THE WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT CONTACT ME WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER THE END OF THE AUCTION, I WILL AUTOMATICALLY CONTACT THE SECOND HIGHEST BIDDER WITH A SECOND CHANCE OFFER

FOR FINANCING, CONTACT CHRIS LAGANELLI AT J.J. BEST BANC & CO. (800 872 1965). TELL HIM EARL SENT YOU.

FOR DOMESTIC SHIPPING NEEDS, CALL MIKE O'SULLIVAN AT RITE WAY AUTO TRANSPORT (954) 369-4493 WE HAVE USED HIM FOR MANY YEARS AND FIND HIM TO BE RELIABLE, FAST, PROFESSIONAL AND AFFORDABLE.

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PLEASE NOTE! THE CARS THAT I REPRESENT ARE JUST LIKE THE CAR YOU MIGHT FIND IN YOUR SUNDAY NEWS PAPER WANT ADS FROM PRIVATE PEOPLE WHO HAVE TAKEN THE BEST CARE THEY COULD. I DO NOT REHAB OR RECONDITION THESE AUTOS SO YOU MIGHT HAVE TO SPEND A DAY WAXING AND TINKERING TO MAKE IT THE WAY YOU WANT IT. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE A MORE IN-DEPTH DESCRIPTION CALL ME...EARL... AT (954)444-0850

IF YOU ARE THE WINNING BIDDER PLEASE BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION, IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO WE WILL USE EVERY MEANS ALLOWED BY EBAY TO COLLECT OUR MONEYS, ALSO ANY INSPECTIONS ARE TO BE DONE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE END OF AUCTION. THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING.

I WOULD LIKE TO MENTION WHEN BUYING A USED CAR YOU CAN EXPECT SOME WEAR AND TEAR. A USED CAR THAT IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD WOULD SHOW MUCH LESS WEAR AND TEAR THAN ONE THAT WOULD BE 10 YEARS OLD ECT, ECT.

CONDITIONS OF THIS AUCTION
IF YOU CANNOT ADHERE TO THESE TERMS PLEASE DO NOT BID

IF YOU HAVE LESS THAN 5 PIECES OF FEEDBACK, YOU MUST FIRST CALL 954-444-0850 TO VERIFY THE VALIDITY OF YOUR BID, OR YOUR BID WILL BE REMOVED AND/OR BLOCKED-SORRY TO DO THIS BUT TOO MANY NON-VALID BIDS ARE RUINING OUR AUCTIONS.
WINNING BIDDERS MUST CONTACT US BY TELEPHONE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF AUCTION CLOSURE AND SEND A $750 DEPOSIT TO CONFIRM YOUR PURCHASE OR THE VEHICLE MAY BE RELISTED OR SOLD TO ANY OTHER QUALIFIED BUYER.
ALL FUNDING MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE OR WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RELIST OR SELL TO ANY OTHER QUALIFIED BUYER. WE ALSO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME
THESE ARE THE PAYMENT METHODS THAT ARE ACCEPTABLE AT THIS TIME BY US. PAYMENT METHOD MUST BE ONE OF THE METHODS LISTED. CASH (in person), CASHIERS CHECK, OR BANK-TO-BANK TRANSFERS (sometimes called wire transfers).

NOTE! HERE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA CASHIERS CHECKS CAN TAKE UP TO 5 BUSINESS DAYS TO CLEAR. PLEASE GOVERN YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY. BANK-TO-BANK TRANSFERS ARE THE EASIEST AND MOST SECURE AND MOST TIMES I AM NOT ABLE TO RECEIVE CHECKS IN THE MAIL BECAUSE I AM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND I CAN CONDUCT MY BANKING FROM ANY COMPUTER. VEHICLE CAN NOT BE SHIPPED UNTIL FUNDS HAVE CLEARED OUR BANK.

RESERVE AUCTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE RESERVE BEING MET. NON-RESERVE AUCTIONS WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AT END OF AUCTION AND IF BIDDING ON A NON-RESERVE AUCTION BID TO OWN. NO BID RETRACTIONS WITHIN 24 HOURS OF END OF AUCTION

EACH VEHICLE COMES WITH CLEAN TITLE UNLESS OTHERWISE MENTIONED IN DESCRIPTION AND IS SOLD AS IS WITHOUT GUARANTEE FROM SELLER. THERE ARE IN SOME CASES A FACTORY WARRANTY OR AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE MAY ALSO BE ELIGIBLE FOR WARRANTY THRU A WARRANTY COMPANY. BY BIDDING ON THIS AUCTION YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THIS AUCTION.

PLEASE IF YOU ARE USING A FINANCING METHOD HAVE THE FINANCING ARRANGED BEFORE HAND. WE DO NOT SHIP VEHICLE OR SEND TITLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PAID FOR IN FULL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE TERMS FEEL FREE TO CALL ME RATHER THAN EMAIL ME AS I AM AN AGENT FOR SELLING THESE VEHICLES ONLY AND NOT THE ACTUAL OWNER

I CAN BE REACHED AT AREA CODE (954)444-0850

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