1974 Volkswagen 181 Thing Acapulco Edition

VIN: 1842542277E

$35,750

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1974 Volkswagen 181 Thing Acapulco Edition
1974 Volkswagen 181 Thing Acapulco Edition
1974 Volkswagen 181 Thing Acapulco Edition

Seller details

  • Auction

    Worldwide Auctioneers

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 17, 2017

  • Lot

    66

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1842542277E

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Odometer

    24833 m

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Horsepower

    46

  • Induction

    1x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    White

  • Exterior Color

    White

  • Generation

    1971-1975 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Panasonic radio, wheel covers.

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Excellent paint and body, well fitted top, freshly redone engine with little use and an unused interior. A recent full body-off restoration.

Market commentary

The blue and white Acapulco Edition VW Things are typically worth a few grand more than a standard 181 Thing, but this was absolutely top end money, especially considering that this very example sold at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas last year for $24,200.

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