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1974 Volkswagen Thing

VIN: 1842708134
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Sep 22, 2025
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Tempe, Arizona, USA
23,000 km (14,292 mi) TMU
Manual
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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  • COMPS (30)

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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 25 Volkswagen for sale across all model years (1971 to 1980) and 15 1974 Volkswagen Thing right now. There were 246 sold in the last 5 years.
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There are 30 comps for this 1974 Volkswagen Thing indicating a price range from $12,900 - $19,486 .

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Comps

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1974 Volkswagen Thing
Volusia County, Florida, USA

1974 Volkswagen Thing

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 23k mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$11,000
Bring a Trailer
May 12, 2025
75% Relevance
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Transmission Type
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  • TMU
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1970 Volkswagen Type 181
ITA

1970 Volkswagen Type 181

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 24k km (14k mi)
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Not Sold
€19,000
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Highest Bid
Catawiki
Aug 29, 2024
75% Relevance
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Year
Make
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Model Generation
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  • 12K - 24K
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1974 Volkswagen Thing
San Antonio, Texas, USA

1974 Volkswagen Thing

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 10k mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$16,400
Bring a Trailer
Aug 19, 2025
74% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • TMU
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
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Other Details
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Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1974
Make
Volkswagen
Model Family
Thing
Model Variant
-
Model Trim
-
Engine
1.5L H4
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
23,000 km (14,292 mi) TMU
VIN
1842708134
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
SUV
Doors
4 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Red
Int. Color Group
Black