When was the last VW thing made?
On July 30, 2003, the last of 21,529,464 Volkswagen Beetles built since World War II rolls off the production line at Volkswagen’s plant in Puebla, Mexico. One of a 3,000-unit final edition, the baby-blue vehicle was sent to a museum in Wolfsburg, Germany, where Volkswagen is headquartered.
What happened to the Volkswagen Thing?
Its inability to meet safety standards led Ralph Nader, and auto-regulation activists, to lobby the federal government to ban the importation of the Thing. Their efforts were successful and the Thing survived for only two model years in the US Market (1973 and 1974).
Did the Volkswagen thing float?
If you have you ever asked yourself “do Beetles float?”, the answer is yes: the original Volkswagen Beetle would indeed float on water. The original Volkswagen Beetle was essentially a unibody car built on a floor pan, with very few openings and well sealed doors.
Is the VW Thing still available for sale?
The VW Thing is an iconic part of Volkswagen history and they are becoming more difficult to find as time passes. So if you can find one that is for sale near you it is definitely worth picking one up for your collection!
When did the VW Thing first come out?
The VW Thing originated in the 1960s when the Europeans decided to… More The Volkswagen Type 181 is a two-wheel drive, four-door, convertible, manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 1968 to 1983. Originally developed for the West…
Is there a 1973 VW Thing for sale?
1973 Volkswagen Thing Has title and vin It has very minimal rust and possibly original floor pans Has hardtop included Its a 1973 first year in USA and has gas heater under front hood. Please Not… More Info › 1973 VOLKSWAGEN THING HERE IS A FULLY RESTORED VW THING, EVERYTHING IS NEW OR RESTORED, RUNS AND DRIVES LIKE NEW.
What kind of car is the VW Thing?
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