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£16,520

1975 Volkswagen Trekker (Type 182)

United Kingdom • 19 May 2018 • Lot 256

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a rare, right-hand drive 1975 Volkswagen Trekker Type 182, one of only 71 sold in the UK. It's presented in good order by a classic car enthusiast, featuring a 1595cc air-cooled engine and corrosion-free green bodywork, making it a fun and unique classic.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in good order, with corrosion-free green bodywork and a well-running engine. The vendor is a fastidious classic car enthusiast. This suggests a rating in the 'Very Good' to 'Excellent' range.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

185 2086412

Chassis No:

Odometer:

27,123 miles

LYE 499P

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Volkswagen Type 181 was a two-wheel drive, four-door, convertible, off-road vehicle manufactured by Volkswagen from 1968 to 1983.

During the 1960s, several European governments began co-operating on development of a vehicle known as the Europa Jeep, a lightweight, amphibious four-wheel drive vehicle that could be mass produced for use by various national military and government groups.

Development of the vehicle proved time consuming and the West German government needed a limited number of light, inexpensive, durable transport vehicles that could fulfill their basic needs while the Europa Jeep was being developed and put into production.

Originally developed for the West German Army, the Type 181 was also sold to the public, as the Kurierwagen in West Germany and the Trekker in the United Kingdom.

Volkswagen imported 300 right hand drive Trekkers Type 182 during 1974-75 but only 71 were sold starting at chassis number 185 2086406, making them rarer than a Series One, flat-floo...