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1973 Volkswagen Thing Type 181

VIN: 1832944547
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For Sale
$14,500
by
Feb 17, 2025
Hemmings
El Paso County, Colorado, USA
59,297 mi TMU
Manual
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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  • HISTORY (3)
  • SPECS
  • COMPS (30)

Market Summary

The Volkswagen Thing (1971 to 1980) market. See Similar Markets

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The Thing, as it was known in the United States, was a military vehicle manufactured by Volkswagen. The Type 181 was created as a milit... Learn more.
There are 23 Volkswagen for sale across all model years (1971 to 1980) and 5 1973 Volkswagen Thing right now. There were 232 sold in the last 5 years.
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Vehicle History

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Jul 20, 2022
Purchase reported via public record for $5,000
Colorado, USA
Oct 2, 2014
Purchase reported via public record for $2,000
Colorado, USA
Mar 23, 2004
Purchase reported via public record for $150
Colorado, USA
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Comps

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1973 Volkswagen Type 181 "Thing"
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1973 Volkswagen Type 181 "Thing"

Original & Highly Original
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Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
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$24,995
Fast Lane Classic Cars
Feb 18, 2025
96% Relevance
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1973 Volkswagen Thing
Kissimmee, Florida, USA

1973 Volkswagen Thing

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 59k mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$19,800
Mecum
Jan 9, 2025
96% Relevance
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1973 Volkswagen Thing
Vero Beach, Florida, USA

1973 Volkswagen Thing

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 58k mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Last Asking
$23,900
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This listing was either sold, or removed, by the seller. The last asking price is the last price detected by Classic.com.
VB Autosports
Nov 4, 2024
96% Relevance
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Year
Make
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Transmission Type
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Doors
Driver Side
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Recency
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Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1973
Make
Volkswagen
Model Family
Thing
Model Variant
-
Model Trim
-
Engine
1.6L H4
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
59,297 mi TMU
VIN
1832944547
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
SUV
Doors
4 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Orange
Int. Color Group
Black