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£5,639
1976 Volkswagen Type 181
Canada • 12 Oct 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1976 Volkswagen Type 181, finished in Flamingo Red, is a unique model with a 1.6L flat-four engine and a four-speed manual transaxle. It features removable doors, a fold-down windshield, and is being sold on Ontario registration due to the absence of a title, with noted issues including a non-working headlight and horn, and visible rust on the floor pans.
Condition
4
The car has several cosmetic and functional issues mentioned: one headlight not working, the horn not working, and rust-through visible on the floor pans. While mechanically functional, these issues require reconditioning and prevent it from being rated higher.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1862093590
Odometer:
54,000 miles
Reg Number:
ARKS 442
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Shown Air-Cooled 1.6L Flat-Four Single Downdraft Carburetor Dual-Port Cylinder Heads Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Flamingo Red Paint Black Leatherette Upholstery Drum Brakes 14" Alloy Wheels Fold-Down Windshield Black Convertible Top Removable Doors Cabin Heater
This 1976 Volkswagen Type 181 is finished in Flamingo Red (L35G) over black leatherette and is powered by an air-cooled 1.6L flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle.
Equipment includes a single downdraft carburetor, dual-port cylinder heads, drum brakes, 14″ alloy wheels, a black convertible top, and a cabin heater.
The car was initially sold in Mexico before it was acquired by the current owner in 1982.
This Type 181 is offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the current owner with an Ontario, Canada registration in the owner’s name.
The body is finished in Flamingo Red (L35G) and features a black convertible top.
Additional exterior details include aftermarket fog lights, a fold-down windshield, dual...
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£5,242
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,508
Median Price (Since 2020)
£53,840
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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