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1977 Volkswagen Thing Type 181
United States • 24 Aug 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1977 Volkswagen Thing, imported to the US, presents in orange with a tan soft top and black interior. It features a 1.6L flat-four engine, 4-speed manual transmission, and aftermarket accessories, but shows notable cosmetic wear including paint cracks and rust requiring reconditioning.
Condition
6
The car was repainted about 15 years ago and has cracks in the paintwork, rust-through near the left front jack point, and patched floor pans. The odometer reading is inaccurate. While mechanicals were serviced and brakes were attended to, the cosmetic issues and floor pan condition indicate 'Good' condition.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1892006384
Odometer:
2,500 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Shown, TMU Air-Cooled 1.6-Liter Flat-Four Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Orange Paint Black Vinyl Upholstery Tan Soft Top 14" Steel Wheels Drum Brakes Side Curtains Cassette Stereo PerTronix Ignition Components
This 1977 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing was imported to the US under previous ownership, and it was refinished in orange over black vinyl upholstery approximately 15 years ago.
Powered by an air-cooled 1.6-liter flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle, the car has been retrofitted with a cassette stereo as well as a PerTronix Flame Thrower ignition coil and distributor.
It also has aftermarket front driving lights, a front brush guard, 14″ steel wheels, drum brakes, a cassette stereo, a tan soft top, and removable side curtains.
The car was acquired by the seller in 2025, and subsequent work is said to have included an oil change and servicing the brakes.
This Thing is now offered at no reserve by the selling dealer with a bonded Texas title.
The exterior is said to h...
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£5,242
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,508
Median Price (Since 2020)
£53,840
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