@llegalize420 Just how "Fuckin' Fast As Shit" IS your Thing anyway? Can it top out at 190-260 mph? Can it blow the fuckin' doors off a '67 Ford Shelby Mustang GT 500 with a twin 4 barrel 428 Interceptor Big Block V8 from a dead stop? Can it leave cars like Ferrari Testarossas, Porsche 928s & Lamborghini Countachs in its wake? Probably not.
@ford9572 This car had around 62 horsepower. It is an offroading car...when you go from 62 horsepower to a hundred and fifty or so than the car will be pretty stinking fast, no it won't be supercar fast and it won't be anywhere near it, but the car will still be fast. You're an idiot that talks shit on Euro and Import videos now gtfo
@Jesslemfrancis Well, Has it ever occurred to you to look on the Internet or in Auto Trader or Hemmings Motor News, You could do a Google Search, Just type in "VW Things For Sale" and see what comes up.
I'm 34, have owned 33 cars, 19 of them aircooled volkswagens. Unfortunately, only one of them was a Thing. A multi-colored rustbucket '73. Best volkswagen ever designed, to date. I miss Edvard VonKubel so god damned bad right now.
No, its the next generation. The Kublewagen (type 82) by VW was followed by the type 181 (Thing in US) (left hand drive) and type 182 (right hand drive in UK)-
Very cool. Enjoy it but don't wreck it! Those are too rare! Love the flat 4 sound! (got two bugs, a '73 and '74 and the '74 is the same color as your 181!)
I have enjoyed a few maiden voyages as well with some barn finds. Looks like a really solid car -- hope you enjoy it ~ I enjoyed mine very much. ~ vwdave
@llegalize420 Just how "Fuckin' Fast As Shit" IS your Thing anyway? Can it top out at 190-260 mph? Can it blow the fuckin' doors off a '67 Ford Shelby Mustang GT 500 with a twin 4 barrel 428 Interceptor Big Block V8 from a dead stop? Can it leave cars like Ferrari Testarossas, Porsche 928s & Lamborghini Countachs in its wake? Probably not.
ford9572 2 months ago
@ford9572 This car had around 62 horsepower. It is an offroading car...when you go from 62 horsepower to a hundred and fifty or so than the car will be pretty stinking fast, no it won't be supercar fast and it won't be anywhere near it, but the car will still be fast. You're an idiot that talks shit on Euro and Import videos now gtfo
fungie101 2 months ago
@Jesslemfrancis Well, Has it ever occurred to you to look on the Internet or in Auto Trader or Hemmings Motor News, You could do a Google Search, Just type in "VW Things For Sale" and see what comes up.
ford9572 2 months ago
anyone know where you can get one of these nowadays?
jessiemfrancis 5 months ago
i have one my grandpa built the engine in it now its fuckin fast as shit love driving it
llegallize420 6 months ago
i guess its a sun shower
sornbergerfarms 6 months ago
My dad had one just like that!!!
rangarthorvin 7 months ago
One of my favorites.
ensamy 10 months ago
This is one of my favorites for a VW THING, maybe cause its one of the first VW THING video's I founds on the internet.
ensamy 10 months ago
They should remake these.
MisterMortombachman 1 year ago
@MisterMortombachman now that's a good idea! it would be cool if they threw in AWD too! i could see myself going snowboarding in one of those.
quincee33 9 months ago
lovely sound i could listen to that all day long ,mine sounded better 1500 ccwith a kadron side pipe on it ,wht the hell i got rid of it i dont know
RICHARDTOMLEY10WHARF 1 year ago
so many good german cars so little cash for myself xD
omid11 1 year ago
I'm 34, have owned 33 cars, 19 of them aircooled volkswagens. Unfortunately, only one of them was a Thing. A multi-colored rustbucket '73. Best volkswagen ever designed, to date. I miss Edvard VonKubel so god damned bad right now.
Maat922 1 year ago
Sounds great!
AcePilot101 1 year ago
Original VW engine sound! Love it. Had a '70 camper van with that sound.
Lehmann108 1 year ago
What year is it?
michaelisbell 1 year ago
20 YEARS IN STORAGE that thing looks brand new. how long did it take you to clean it up? or was it covered?
workensmart 2 years ago
hahahahaah A modern Kubelwagon.
themoparguy 2 years ago
looks very fun
Mraajdar 2 years ago
it was but we sold it :(
fungie101 2 years ago
this and the 2CV are my all time dream cars
nierderlan 2 years ago
yup, this, the 2CV, and the classical volkswagen beetle would be the cars i would get if i would get small cars.
starscream6000 2 years ago
You have the vacuum hoses to the air cleaner 180° out (the one laying on the generator goes to the rightmost side)
emeritusx 2 years ago
i love these cars
SuperEddy01 2 years ago
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CorvZr1 2 years ago
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CorvZr1 2 years ago
are those 4 wheel drive?
CorvZr1 2 years ago
nope its RWD
fungie101 2 years ago
what about heat? or seat belts?
CorvZr1 2 years ago
has seat belts and heat no door locks
fungie101 2 years ago
i have a hot wheel of one
LEGOGOD1 2 years ago
I really want one of these one day. Am I right in saying that they're the exact same thing as a Kubelwagen?
Totallydistortedfilm 3 years ago
No, its the next generation. The Kublewagen (type 82) by VW was followed by the type 181 (Thing in US) (left hand drive) and type 182 (right hand drive in UK)-
70tvrvixen 3 years ago
best economy car ever!!!
BATTLEDROID678 3 years ago
Very cool. Enjoy it but don't wreck it! Those are too rare! Love the flat 4 sound! (got two bugs, a '73 and '74 and the '74 is the same color as your 181!)
trebdude1 4 years ago 5
I love German innovation!
rsslvscff 4 years ago 6
is that what is called a car boat? i heard a rumor that those cars can traval on water.
gravarob 4 years ago 2
no thats a schwimmwagen that floats it very similar
fungie101 4 years ago
love the jump it went off of
purehypeballer 4 years ago 2
really, how much are you selling it for, i'm looking for one thats cheap but works.
CyloN5657 4 years ago
If you don't mind me saying it here, we have a real nice Thing for sale. Carsbyjeff.
carsbyjeff 4 years ago
looks like a good car i'd like to find one whats it get for gas mileage?
CyloN5657 4 years ago
are they good for long travels
because im looking for a older car to go from vancover canada to costa rica
brettoner 4 years ago
its aliiiiiive....its alliiiiiive ahahahaha!!!!
I have enjoyed a few maiden voyages as well with some barn finds. Looks like a really solid car -- hope you enjoy it ~ I enjoyed mine very much. ~ vwdave
dkobra 4 years ago 2