Volkswagen rolled out "The Thing" in 1973 to the United States, hoping to appeal to surfers, hippies, and counterculture-types who had adventure coursing through their veins. It was boxy, stubby, and ...

We’ve seen our fair share of LS swaps, but every so often, we run across something that catches us a little off guard. This 1973 Volkswagen Thing is one good example of that – from the massive blower, ...

The VW ID. Buzz marks the revival of an icon, making waves with a nod to the original 1950s design paired with modern technology at a staggering price point. The most popular version of the Volkswagen ...

Volkswagen’s rare 'Thing' emerges after 50 years in storage, revived by WD Detailing with only 6,800 miles on the clock. A Volkswagen Type 181, better known in the United States as the “Thing,” has ...

Just when I figured I was done writing about a certain 1973 Volkswagen — two columns should be enough, right? — I get a call from Morris Richardson. "My Uncle Jim built that Volkswagen Thing," he said ...

A rare VW Thing with only 6,800 original miles is meticulously cleaned for the first time in 50 years to preserve its unique history.

A few months ago, I wrote about a 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V a car dealership owner had squirreled away with five other trade-ins he decided to keep instead of reselling. Through the years, they ...