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The Volkswagen Type 181 is a two-wheel drive, four-door, convertible, manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 1968 until 1983.
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Volkswagen Thing. The VW Thing (Type 181) is in a class of its own. Boxy and utilitarian, a clean example is certain to put smiles on the faces of the passengers and bystanders alike. Preserved Things bring strong bids from collectors, but we love seeing modified versions as well.
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The Type 181 was created as a military vehicle for the West German Army, yet soon went into civilian production in 1971 under various names around the world. The Type 181 was known as the Thing in the United States, the Safari in Mexico, the Trekker in the UK, and as the Kurierwagen in West Germany.
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Also known as the Type 181, this bare-bones off-roader is actually experiencing a surge of interest amidst the market's overall boom for vintage SUVs like Jeeps, Land Rovers, Ford Broncos, and Toyota Land Cruisers.
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As you may know, the VW Thing Type 181 is made up of parts from the Beetle, Bus, and Type 3. Having said this, any part number that starts with 181 will tell you it is a Thing part only. Obviously, all the body panels are 181, along with the chassis and most interior parts. Any part that starts with 211 is a Bus application.
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But VW's convertible breadbox was called the Thing only in North America, where it went on sale in 1973; it was known elsewhere as the Trekker, the Safari or simply the Type 181 (right-hand-drive.
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The Volkswagen Type 181 "The Thing" was an updated version of the German military's Type 82 Kubelwagen. Rather than using the Type 82's mechanical setup, however, the Thing rode on a combination of a Beetle driveline and a Type II Transporter suspension.
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1973 Volkswagen Thing: 22.000 Mon Jan 01, 2024 4:20 pm USA - Clovis, California Map Seller: Ruby73 [WTB] I need a Wrecked Vw Thing 181: YTM Sun Dec 31, 2023 10:29 pm USA - cincinnati, Ohio Map Seller: surferdudedav: 1973 VW Thing 181: 8500 Sun Dec 31, 2023 6:13 pm USA - Tehachapi, California Map Seller: cruisinvdub: 1974 Acapulco Thing: $25,000.
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The Type 181 went on to be sold to European militaries until 1983, who loved its cheap purchase price (probably a tiny fraction of a Humvee) and reliability. And the Thing has developed a cult following, with prices running ever higher; over $40k for a restored Thing at a Barrett-Jackson auction. I waited too long, once again. Share Print
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Now is your chance. 1974 VW Thing on eBay Volkswagen Thing Auction of the Day: This cool red Thing is all set up for the beach! Features TIKI cup holders, TIKI shifter, wood steering wheel, wood floor mats, beads on the seats, and a roll bar (just in case you get a little too rowdy).
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Not only were the top and windows removable, but so were the doors, creating an airy ride not unlike a modern Fiat Jolly. And thus, the Volkswagen "Thing" was born. Offered is a fully restored 1973 Type 181 finished in Cream White over a black interior with matching black soft top.
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In stock condition the Volkswagen Type 181 is a 2WD, four door convertible with utilitarian features designed for off-road use. • Production - Model Years: (1968 - 1983) - US/Canada: (1973 & 1974) - Class: Military Vehicle - Body Style: 4-Dr Cabriolet - Predecessor: Kübelwagen - Successor: Volkswagen Iltis • Assembly -Wolfsburg, Germany (68-74)
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Auction Pick of the Week: 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 "Thing". By draping a cute, fiberglass body over durable and inexpensive VW running gear, Bruce Meyers started a beach buggy craze. Meyers' creation, dubbed the Manx, was a defining symbol of the carefree Californian lifestyle. Volkswagen took notice of this craze and wanted to get in on.
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The VW Type 181 'Thing' is a rare four-door utilitarian convertible. This example has undergone an extensive mechanical rebuild, but appears to have been left highly original in terms of its paintwork and interior. A standout at any car gathering, this Type 181 will delight its next owner as well as any enthusiasts who happen to stumble.
