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The Volkswagen Thing was built from 1968 through 1983 and was called several names in various regions including Kurierwagen in West Germany, the Trekker in the United Kingdom, the Safari in Mexico and South America, and Pescaccia in Italy. The Thing shared mechanical components with many of its stablemates including the Type 1 Beetle, the Microbus, and the Karmann Ghia.
In similar fashion to the Fiat Jolly, Volkswagen offered the Acapulco Edition, which was built from May through July of 1974 with around 400 of these examples built. All examples were built in blue and white configuration, had black running boards and unique mounting plates inside the fenders. They were given a two-tone stripped vinyl seat motif and a surrey top.
This particular example is a Acapulco Edition. It has received a full pan-off restoration returning it to 'like-new' condition. It has a DuPont base coat/clear coat, a rebuilt motor, the signature surrey top, and new upholstery. The engine is a 96.7 cubic-inch overhead valve opposed four-cylinder engine offering 46 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2017
In similar fashion to the Fiat Jolly, Volkswagen offered the Acapulco Edition, which was built from May through July of 1974 with around 400 of these examples built. All examples were built in blue and white configuration, had black running boards and unique mounting plates inside the fenders. They were given a two-tone stripped vinyl seat motif and a surrey top.
This particular example is a Acapulco Edition. It has received a full pan-off restoration returning it to 'like-new' condition. It has a DuPont base coat/clear coat, a rebuilt motor, the signature surrey top, and new upholstery. The engine is a 96.7 cubic-inch overhead valve opposed four-cylinder engine offering 46 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2017
2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Pacific Grove Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $25,000-USD $50,000
Sale Price :
USD $35,750
1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Volkswagen Type 181 Thing
(Data based on Model Year 1974 sales)
1974 Volkswagen Type 181 The Thing Chassis#: 1842543056 E Sold for USD$24,640 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | |
1974 Volkswagen Thing Chassis#: 1842544390 Sold for USD$30,800 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1974 Volkswagen Thing Chassis#: 1842467994 Sold for USD$37,400 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1974 Volkswagen Thing Chassis#: 1842468524 Sold for USD$17,600 2023 Mecum : Monterey | |
1974 VOLKSWAGEN THING CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 1842320974 Sold for USD$30,800 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1974 VOLKSWAGEN THING ACAPULCO EDITION CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 1842544260 Sold for USD$23,100 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1974 Volkswagen Thing Convertible Sold for USD$12,100 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1974 Volkswagen Thing Convertible Sold for USD$16,500 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1974 VOLKSWAGEN THING ACAPULCO EDITION CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 1842543039 Sold for USD$44,000 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Houston | |
1974 Volkswagen Thing Sold for USD$23,100 2022 Mecum : Fountain City | |
1974 Volkswagen Thing Convertible Sold for USD$31,900 2022 Mecum : Orlando | |
1974 Volkswagen Thing Convertible Sold for USD$34,100 2022 Mecum : Houston | |
1974 Volkswagen Thing Custom Sold for USD$29,700 2022 Mecum : Houston | |
1974 Volkswagen Thing Sold for USD$30,800 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1974 Volkswagen Thing Convertible Sold for USD$27,500 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1974 Volkswagen Thing Sold for USD$15,400 2021 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1974 Volkswagen Thing Sold for USD$14,850 2021 Mecum : Dallas | |
1974 Volkswagen Thing Sold for USD$17,600 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1974 Volkswagen Thing Sold for USD$20,900 2020 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1974 Volkswagen Thing Convertible Sold for USD$25,300 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special |
Volkswagen Type 181 Things That Failed To Sell At Auction
1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1974 Volkswagen Thing | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $19,000 | |||
1974 Volkswagen Thing | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $7,500 | |||
1974 Volkswagen Thing Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $9,000 | |||
1974 VOLKSWAGEN THING 4 DOOR | 2018 McCormick's # 65 | $16,000 | |||
1974 Volkswagen Thing | 2018 Carlisle Auction : Fall Carlisle | ||||
1974 Volkswagen Thing | 2018 Mecum : Denver | $11,500 | |||
1974 Volkswagen Thing | 2018 Carlisle Auction : Spring | ||||
1974 Volkswagen Thing Type 181 Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $10,000 | |||
1974 Volkswagen Thing Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $17,000 | |||
1974 Volkswagen Thing | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $16,000 | $22,000 | ||
1974 VW Thing | 2017 Silver Auction Arizona in March 2017 | ||||
1974 Volkswagen Thing | 2017 Silver Auction Arizona in March 2017 | $10,000 | |||
1974 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 18 THING | 2017 Leake Auction OKC Fairgrounds | $8,500 | |||
1974 Volkswagen Thing | 1842543965 | 2017 Mecum : Los Angeles | $14,000 | ||
1974 Volkswagen Thing | 1842542542E | 2016 Mecum : Anaheim | $10,000 | ||
1974 Volkswagen Thing | 2016 Mecum : Dallas | $27,000 | |||
1974 Volkswagen Thing | 2016 Mecum Indianapolis | $19,000 | |||
1974 VOLKSWAGEN THING CVTBLE | 2016 McCormick's Palm Springs # 60 | $11,000 | |||
1974 VOLKSWAGEN THING CVTBLE | 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60 | $11,000 | |||
1974 VOLKSWAGEN ACAPULCO THING | 2015 McCormick's Auction # 59 | $14,000 | |||
1974 VOLKSWAGEN THING | 1842542542E | 2015 Mecum Anaheim | $11,000 | ||
1974 VOLKSWAGEN THING | 2015 Mecum Anaheim | $19,000 | |||
1974 Volkswagen Thing Convertible | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $9,600 | |||
1974 Volkswagen Thing Acapulco | 1842542648 | 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | $22,000 | ||
1974 Volkswagen Thing | 2014 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $7,500 | |||
1974 Volkswagen Thing | 2014 Leake Auction : Tulsa | $29,000 | |||
1974 Volkswagen Thing | 2014 Leake Auction : Tulsa | $16,000 | |||
1974 Volkswagen Thing Convertible | 2014 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $8,500 | |||
1974 Volkswagen Thing | 2014 Silver Auction DAA Big Sky | $5,100 | |||
1974 Volkswagen Thing Convertible | 2014 Mecum Kissimmee | $12,000 |
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