1974 Volkswagen 181 Thing

VIN: 1842543775

$18,360

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Kruse Auctions

  • Location

    Auburn, IN; US

  • Event date

    Sep 4 - Sep 10, 2006

  • Lot

    717

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1842543775

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Interior Color

    Black vinyl, Black vinyl top

  • Exterior Color

    Yellow

  • Generation

    1971-1975 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Wooden slat floors look very nice, but may not be an original option. Good quality restoration to better than new standards let down by a few minor issues like cracked paint at body seams.

Market commentary

This car has the funniest car card Ive read in a long time: Developed as a military vehicle and called a Volkswagen. The owner decided to market this vehicle in the U.S. but had no name, so they simply called it the Thing. It was the Hummer of its sic era. About the only correct fact is market it in the U.S. Oh, and the price, too.

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