Acapulco Database

[bobbylast]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/zXzSdgg2GUzaWKZ26
Do these look factory for Acapulco thing running boards?
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[aircool911]

I owned a legit ACAPULCO, bought from the original owner back in 2001. Wish I'd never sold it. I am about to buy another one.
VIN # 184 2 543 107
Current owner bought 23 years ago in Newport Beach. Its a little rough but will be fun to clean up.
I will keep you posted.

[Jay Pearson]

Does anyone else remember seeing or renting one of these, there were a number of Acapulco's on the road on Oahu Hawaii in the mid 70's? They were clearly rental cars at the time 1975-78 ish you would see them at the tourist stops, Hanauma Bay, Sandy Beach, Makapuu etc. I remember thinking who designed the tops for these VWs, and why that choice of colors. I'm sure someone else remembers and may know what business had them as a rental car. I didn't see them resurface in the "local" market afterwards, wonder what happened to them.
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I'am and will always be 14 years older than my Bus....

[SilverThing]

One of my coworkers remembers his family renting one on a vacation to Hawaii when he was young. He didn't remember much detail about them, unfortunately.
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"I like how everyone likes talking about Zeke's Thing yet he's the only one that's ever seen it." - Katie
"I've seen pictures..." - Jeremy

[yel-mel]

Here is the proof. This is me in 1975 in Honolulu Hawaii. We rented this Acapulco for a week from Budget ( notice the decal on the side ).
They had blue versions as well as yellow.

[Kutie]

I recently acquired an Acapulco Thing. It will is 18425421XX. Will post more
photos in future. I am in VA.
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1956 sedan, 1956 sunroofx2, 1957 sedanx2 1957 sunroof, 1959 sedan, 1959 euro sedan, 1959 sedan, 1960 Sedan, 1961 sedan, 1964 sunroofx2, 1964 sedan, 1965x6, 1966x3, 1967 sunroof, 1967 sedan, 1973 Super.
1958 Panel, 1958 Kombi, 1961 15, 1962 So34, 1962 SC, 1967 13x2, 1967 So-42, 1975 Westy
1959 Ghia
1957 Authentic Speedster, 1962 356B, 1965 356c, 1965 912, 1977 911S

[PeiLady]

I just saw an "Acapulco" for sale in a city near me. I'm so glad to have this forum to refer to... Thank you!! They have a VIN of 18425544548 on their website... Looking at you pictures I believe it to be a copy. Kind of a bad one at that KBZ Motorwerks in Fort Wayne IN.... Did they ever make these in an automatic? My Dad always had VWs including a Thing. I think I may have to own one. How do I tell what month it was built?

[Hot Rod Harp]

I think the VIN has one too many numbers. It should be 10 digits.
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74 Thing 1600DP
76 Westfalia 2.0L FI
69 Beetle 1500SP sold
88 Goldwing GL1500/6 sold


RinTinTin in Waldorf Astoria 1956