The Volkswagen Thing was developed in response to the German Army's need for a lightweight military vehicle in the late 1960s. VW designed a practical convertible that resembled an upside-down bathtub on wheels, but savvy marketers saw potential in selling it to the public as a quirky, four-seat beach buggy. Unfortunately, many of these vehicles have succumbed to rust, making it rare to find one in good condition today. Mike successfully acquires one from a collector but has to spend a lot, leaving Edd with limited funds to tackle a stalling engine, dangerous brakes, and an uninviting interior lacking a heater and comfortable seats. Can they transform this Thing into a profitable flip?
Show
Secrets & Spies: A Nuclear Game
Episode
S12E07
Air Date
May 04, 2015
Season 12 Episodes
S12E01
Pontiac GTO - Chicago
S12E02
Ford F1 Pickup Truck
S12E03
MGA
S12E04
BMW 2002TII
S12E05
AMC Pacer
S12E06
Datsun 240Z
S12E07
VW 181 Thing
S12E08
Desoto Firedome
S12E09
Best of the USA
S12E10
Rover P5 B
S12E11
Fiat Panda 4x4
S12E12
Alfa Romeo Alfasud
S12E13
Caterham 7
S12E14
Ford Escort RS2000 Rally Car
S12E15
Messerschmitt KR200
S12E16
Citroen HY Van
S12E17
VW Corrado VR6
S12E18
Honda S2000
S12E19
Noble M12 GTO 2.5
S12E20
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