1974 Volkswagen 181 Thing

VIN: 1842320865

$27,500

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1974 Volkswagen 181 Thing

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Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1842320865

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Odometer

    84788 m

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Horsepower

    46

  • Induction

    1bbl

  • Interior Color

    Yellow plaid

  • Exterior Color

    Yellow

  • Generation

    1971-1975 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Plaid cloth seats with pillows, running boards, black aftermarket wheels, side curtains.

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

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Decent quality recent paint. Some yellow overspray underneath. Restored but used engine bay and underbody. Very good brand new top. The interior all looks restored other than the seat belt buckles, and the waterproof plaid seats with pillows are pretty neat. Restored recently to high enough standards for what it is, it's a charming and drivable beach cruiser.

Market commentary

Sold for $6,325 at Leake Dallas last November then $9,350 at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale earlier this year before restoration. The seller barely had time to enjoy it before selling it in Monterey (the odometer shows 50 more miles), but the price was a home run and they could have made up most or all of the restoration costs here.

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