1973 Volkswagen Thing

This 1973 Volkswagen Thing is an adorable summer cruiser with a super cool look and fantastic upgrades! The Volkswagen Thing is one of the most distinctive and fascinating vehicles to emerge from Volkswagen's lineup, with roots that trace back to military utility rather than civilian motoring. While U.S. sales began in 1972, the model's true origins reach further back. The Thing was developed in 1969 as a modern reinterpretation of the Kübelwagen, a lightweight military vehicle designed by Ferdinand Porsche and used extensively by the German army during World War II. Much like the American Jeep, the Kübelwagen was prized for its simplicity, ruggedness, and versatility-traits that carried directly into the Thing. Rather than engineer an entirely new platform, Volkswagen cleverly borrowed components from its proven lineup.