1974 Volkswagen 181 Thing

VIN: 1842468524

$19,800

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Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1842468524

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    H4

  • Horsepower

    46

  • Induction

    1x1

  • Interior Color

    Black vinyl

  • Exterior Color

    Orange

  • Generation

    1971-1975 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

1585/46hp, 4-speed, hub caps and trim rings.

Condition

#3 Good

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

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Recently serviced. Decent paint with some scrapes on the right front fender and the driver’s door. Pitting on top of the front signal light, and the lenses themselves are cracked. The taillight lenses are horribly cracked as well. Newer top and seat covers. A few small dents in the hub caps. Faded speedo, which is the only gauge.

Market commentary

VW Things were cheap beach cruisers for a very long time. The really nice ones have gotten much pricier, , but slightly scruffy drivers like this one have stayed in entry-level territory. It sold for $14,438 on Bring a Trailer in 2019, for $20,900 at Mecum Las Vegas 2020, and for $17,600 at Mecum Monterey last year, so this similar result is unsurprising.

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