Dad purchased a used Thing State-side and sent it along with other items to Tortola. Years ago the VW Thing was a common rental vehicle. It was simple and somewhat reliable and easily repaired. I say somewhat because of a memory of visiting a Mr. Turnbull(?) at his home on a ridge road above Road Town on several occasions to make repairs. The whole family got to use the Thing. But, over the course of many years sitting out in the environment between seasonal uses it decayed. I last remember it covered in vegetation on the adjacent lot. The picture below with the flat tires may have been after it was dragged up the driveway before it was carted away. (JTH)