Also, at its new $79.99 price, it's worth re-examining what the Car Thing can do. The Car Thing is not a standalone Spotify device. It connects to your phone over Bluetooth and uses a phone's internet connection to stream and control playback on songs and podcasts from Spotify's library.
How much was a Volkswagen Thing new?
The list price in 1973 for a new Thing was $3,150, about $1,000 more than the VW Bug or about $17,900 in today's dollars. The VW Thing was imported to the U.S. only in 1973 and 1974, and then the new safety standards came into play starting with the 1975 models.May 2, 2021
Are VW things still made?
After three generations spanning a total of seven decades, it's certainly sad news to announce that the 2019 model year will be the last for the iconic Volkswagen Beetle.
How fast does a Volkswagen Thing go?
The VW Thing is perfectly happy at 60 mph, 8 short of its alleged top speed.Sep 9, 2020
Why is it called the VW thing?
History of the VW Thing The concept for the 181 came from the Kübelwagen, a German military vehicle used during World War II. The civilian version of the Type 181 was known as the VW Kurierwagen in home country, Germany. As is common with Volkswagen models to this day, it was known by many names the world over.
What does kubelwagen mean?
bucket-seat car
How rare is a VW Thing?
Only about 25,000 examples were imported, and the Thing remains as goofy and unusual today as it was thirty years ago. Since so many parts are shared with the Beetle and the Microbus, the Thing is inexpensive to run and maintain--but what else would you expect from a bucket car?
What was the Volkswagen Thing?
The Volkswagen Thing's origins date back to World War II and Nazi Germany. VW produced the type 62 Kubelwagen during the war to fill the German army's need for a utility vehicle. It was Germany's version of the American Jeep during the war.
What years were VW things made?
Their efforts were successful and the Thing survived for only two model years in the US Market (1973 and 1974). By the end of the model's run in the United States, approximately 25,000 were imported. Already popular, their scarcity has madem them a high-value collectors item.
When did the thing car come out?
1973
Why is the VW Thing Called a thing?
History of the VW Thing The concept for the 181 came from the Kübelwagen, a German military vehicle used during World War II. As is common with Volkswagen models to this day, it was known by many names the world over. In England, they called it the VW Trekker. Mexico and South America had the VW Safari.