Amazing 1973 Vw Thing Safari, Clean California Convertible, Rebuilt Like New on 2040-cars
San Diego, California, United States
VERY RARE CLASSIC 1973 VW SAFARI THING CONVERTIBLE AN INVESTMENT QUALITY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRUCK THIS RARE VW SAFARI THING WAS PURCHASED IN 1973 AND LOVINGLY CARED FOR AND STORED IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA SINCE 1982 BY ORIGINAL OWNER . WE ACQUIRED THIS UNMOLESTED VW THING IN NOV. 2013 AND STARTED A CAREFUL, TO ORIGINAL FACTORY SPEC., RESTORATION. WITH ABOUT 100 MILES ON NEW REBUILT AND FINISHED IN JAN. 2014 SPECIAL CRIMSON RED 3 STAGE PROFESSIONAL PAINT INSIDE OUT COMPLETE POWERTRAIN REBUILT, INCLUDING ENGINE OUT REBUILT, TRANSMISSION SERVICED, NEW CLUTCH AND FLY WHEEL, ALL NEW BRAKES, ALL NEW TUNEUP AND BELTS ALL REVISED ELECTRICAL INCLUDING NEW BATTERY AND REGULATOR. COMPLETE NEW UPHOLSTERY AND NEW FACTORY SPEC. CONVERTIBLE TOP. ALL NEW LIGHTS ALL AROUND. VELOC. CABLE AND GAS GAGE SENDING UNIT. CARBURETOR REBUILT AND FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE ORIGINAL SPEEDOMETER, SPEAKER COVER, AND MODERN WORKING GAGES BRAND NEW 27" ALL SEASON TIRES. TRUE COLLECTOR QUALITY VW SAFARI THING. SMALL WINDSHIELD CRACK UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER / RIGHT CORNER NEAR FRAME, UNNOTICEABLE/ MINOR COMES WITH ORIGINAL RARE FACTORY GAS HEATER TO BE INSTALLED BY THE BUYER ( TO HAVE LOCAL WARRANTY WHERE THE BUYER LIVES) BUY IT NOW PRICE $29999 DLLS. DONT MISS THIS OPPTY.! CALL 858 222 2674 MAKE AN OFFER! BUY IT NOW PRICE IS $9999 SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SELL LOCALLY AND END THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME, CALL 858 222 2674 WITH ANY QUESTIONS AUCTION TERMS! BUYER TO PERFORM ALL INSPECTIONS AND ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE CASH IN HAND DO NOT BID! IF YOU NEED TO GET FINANCING DO SO BEFORE BIDDING.! IF YOU ARE NOT READY TO MAKE A DEPOSIT OF $1000 DLLS. WITHIN ONE BUSINESS DAY AND PAY IN FULL WITHIN 7 DAYS AND PICK UP THE VEHICLE IN 14 DAYS OF THE END OF THE AUCTION, PLEASE DO NOT BID. IF YOU NEED TO GET YOUR WIFE'S PERMISSION, DO SO BEFORE BIDDING!. IF YOU HAVE LESS THAN 10 POSITIVE FEED BACKS OR LESS THAN 98% RATING , PLEASE CALL 858 222 2674 , BEFORE YOU BID OR YOUR BID WILL BE CANCELLED Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but OBLIGATES you to complete the purchase! BY BIDDING YOU ARE ENTERING A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT WITH EBAY. Thanks so much for your bids, good luck. PAYPAL DEPOSIT LIMIT IS $50 BALANCE MUST BE PAID FOR IN CASH IN PERSON OR BANK WIRE DEPOSIT TO CITI BANK ONLY. DISCLAIMER... READ BEFORE YOU BID! REGISTRATION, APPLICATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL SMOG EQUIPMENT, REGULATIONS AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS ARE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER ONLY. 42 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. LOTS OF $$$ SPENT ON REBUILDING THIS RARE CLASSIC. DESCRIBED TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE. PLAN TO SPEND A $200 DLLS. TO MAKE IT THE WAY YOU WANT. YOU ARE NOT BUYING A NEW CAR OR A $50000 TO $100000 DLLS NUMBERS MATCHING ANTIQUE!! NO COMPLAINERS OR CRY BABIES. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THAT IT IS JUST BEEN REBUILT LIKE NEW. LIKE NEW IS NOT NEW!! NOTE: MOST OUR CLASSICS SELL BEFORE THE END OF THE AUCTION. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BUY IT NOW, PLEASE CALL 858 222 2674 THE WINNING BUYER CAN FLY INTO SAN DIEGO AIRPORT AND DRIVE THE CAR BACK HOME OR MAKE ARRANGEMENTS THRU USHIP.COM OR RELIABLE CARRIERS OR ANY OTHER TRANSPORT COMPANY, AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE TRANSPORT TRUCK IN SAN DIEGO. On Jan-24-14 at 15:40:05 PST, seller added the following information: TOO MANY NEW PARTS NEW GAS TANK NEW HORN NEW HUB CAPS NEW TRUE THING (THRU THE BACK BUMPER), CORRECT DUAL EXHAUST NEW MIRRORS NEW VISORS (RARE, VERY EXPENSIVE!) AND MANY, MANY MORE.... |
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The Volkswagen Group had the greatest success of any corporation, topping the APEAL rankings with the Audi Allroad, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayenne, VW GTI and Passat. Chevrolet had the highest number of awards for a single brand, though, with the Avalanche, Sonic and Volt all taking home a prize.
The best brand overall was Porsche, which scored 884 out of a possible 1,000 points. The top Japanese brand was Lexus with a score of 847, while the top American brand was Cadillac, at 841. The best mainstream brand was Ram, which received a very respectable 817. The industry average for this year's study was 795, with 16 brands, all of which were mainstream, falling below the average.
Volkswagen debuts MkVII-based diesel Golf GTD
Thu, 21 Feb 2013As Volkswagen prepares for the launch of the seventh-generation Golf, it continues to show off some of the car's different variants. With the standard Golf and the ultra-efficient BlueMotion Concept out of the way, now we're finally starting to see some of the sportier versions planned for the hatchback. Confirmed for a debut at the Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen has now given us our first glimpse at the Golf GTD.
Just think of the GTD as a diesel version of the GTI with all the handling and styling upgrades, and then add a torquey engine to the equation. (We had the chance to sample the current GTD over the summer, so click here to read more.) To go with the new body style, VW also gave the GTD a new TDI engine consisting of a similar turbocharged and direct-injected 2.0-liter inline-four layout but with an output of 184 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque - that's an increase of 14 hp and 22 lb-ft over the current GTD. That's a pretty good oomph, but the GTD won't be setting any acceleration records with VW quoting a 0-62 mile per hour time of 7.5 seconds thanks to the car's 3,036-pound curb weight.
The styling of the MkVII Golf lends itself quite well to the more aggressive body kit found on the GTD (and likely matching the GTI). The new front fascia and blacked-out grille give the GTD a sporty look up front, while 17-inch sport wheels, rocker panel extensions and smoked LED taillights finish off the visual changes. The GTD will only be offered in three exterior colors: Tornado Red, Black and Pure White. As expected, the interior gets the plaid seat inserts and flat-bottomed sport steering wheel, but the car also gets stainless steel pedals, a black headliner, ambient cabin lighting and a specific gauge cluster readout.
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