Kubelwagen Type

How do I get financing to buy a restored VW Thing (Type 181/Kubelwagen)?

How do you get financing to buy a restored used car from a private party? I am trying to buy a restored VW Thing and I do not have the money to pay cash all at once.This is not some junker... it's a clean, quality restoration and has value. Are there companies that specialize in financing such purchases, or do I need to get some sort of (probably too expensive) consumer loan?
Wow, John, a little harsh there. It's a taste thing. I've owned a '68 Beetle and a '71 Squareback, so I know I love air-cooled VWs, but I've loved the look of the Thing since I was a kid and have always wanted one... and body parts are not a problem since, as I answered, this is a clean resto. Plus, there are still specialists out there that offer parts and service for the type 181.
bostonianinmo: anywhere from 3 or 4 grand for a clunker to 16-20 grand for a clean resto... that's what I've found. They're rare and the people who have 'em don't often part with 'em.

Look in the specialty rags for ads by banks that finance classics. Any of the specialty V-Dub press (DB&HVW maybe) should have plenty of ads in the back pages. Just make sure you're dealing with a real bank and not some rip-off offshore loan mill.

Alternatively you could do a personal loan if your credit is strong.

Had a Thing years ago. Loved it! What are they selling for now??

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