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Motoring Memories: Volkswagen Thing, 1969-1980
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The civilian version of the German military's Type 181, which itself was a modern version of the Kubelwagen from the 2nd World War, the Thing was like a "beach buggy or dune buggy with doors" says auto historian, Bill Vance.
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Re: Motoring Memories: Volkswagen Thing, 1969-1980
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May 07, 2010, 08:51:21 am »
It's utterly simplistic....just like the original jeep. Wished that I owned both.
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Re: Motoring Memories: Volkswagen Thing, 1969-1980
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May 07, 2010, 09:19:23 am »
There was a fellow here in Winnipeg that used to autocross his Thing. Did quite well, too.
As mentioned in the article:
http://www.intermeccanica.com/kubelwagen.html
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It's so cute! I want one to cover in flowers and peace signs!
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May 07, 2010, 02:09:54 pm »
..they can cover MY thing anytime they wants a FarFromHUGGIN experience
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Re: Motoring Memories: Volkswagen Thing, 1969-1980
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May 09, 2010, 12:03:45 pm »
Wow. didn't remember they were in production for so long.
My brother, the ultimate non car guy, really loved these in the 70's.
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August 01, 2010, 08:21:55 pm »
Pretty COOL article!
Chas
vw-thing.com/
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