1973 Volkswagen 181 Thing

VIN: 1833022899

$16,500

Sold

1973 Volkswagen 181 Thing
1973 Volkswagen 181 Thing

Seller details

  • Auction

    Worldwide Auctioneers

  • Location

    Dallas, TX; US

  • Event date

    Apr 21 - Apr 22, 2017

  • Lot

    44

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1833022899

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Odometer

    28445 m

  • Horsepower

    46

  • Induction

    1x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black Vinyl

  • Exterior Color

    White

  • Generation

    1971-1975 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Hub caps, narrow whitewalls.

Condition

#3 Good

Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

From the Monical collection. Decent older respray with some oxidation around the hinges as well as several chips and a large crack near the right front fender. Fuel has spilled below the filler neck and roughed up the paint. A few small dents in the hood. Very good replacement top. Decent upholstery, but the rest of the interior is pretty rough. Road wear underneath. Slightly grimy but presentable engine bay. Given enough attention to keep it presentable but nothing special.

Market commentary

White is an odd color for a look-at-me beach cruiser like a VW Thing, which you usually see painted something like orange or yellow. In any event, this was a no better than decent example and it brought a healthy price. It had been sold by Worldwide at Houston in 2011 for $9,900 and it wouldn't have been anything more than a sound buy at that price today.

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