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1979 Volkswagen Thing
1979 Volkswagen Thing
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1979 Volkswagen Thing

VIN: 1892006271

Status
$18,000
SOLD
· Jul 26, 2022

Location Tempe, AZ, USA

Odometer 10,000 kilometers (6,214 miles)

Transmission Manual

Driver Side Left Hand Drive

Originality
Restored-Original
Vehicles that are Restored to original or close to original factory specifications. May include vehicles with color changes, and/or minor removable modifications, but preserve their original engine specifications and body configuration.

Sold for $18,000

This 1979 Volkswagen Thing sold 1 year ago. There are currently 15 other Volkswagen Thing for sale.

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  • COMPS (30)

Market Summary

The Volkswagen Thing (1971 to 1980) market.

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There are 15 Volkswagen Thing for sale across all model years (1971 to 1980) and no 1979 Volkswagen Thing right now. There were 216 sold in the last 5 years.

Vehicle History

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Jul 26, 2022
Sold at Bring a Trailer Auctions for $18,000
10,000 kilometers (6,214 miles) · Tempe, AZ, USA

Comps

Comparable recent listings. See related attributes next to the score.

$28,750
SOLD
· Oct 13, 2023 · Bring a Trailer
26,000 km (16,156 mi) · Manual · LHD · Restored-Original
Northlake, TX, USA
Northlake, TX, USA
96% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
  • Vehicle Year
  • Make
  • Model Family
  • Generation
  • Model Variant
  • Model Trim
  • Engine

Other Details
  • Location
  • Recency
Key Specs
  • Exterior Color
  • Interior Color
  • Transmission
  • Driver Side
  • Body Style
  • Doors
  • Vehicle Type
  • Originality

Mileage
  • (6K - 24K)
$28,000
SOLD
· Jan 16, 2023 · Bring a Trailer
23,000 mi · Manual · LHD · Restored-Original
San Diego, CA, USA
San Diego, CA, USA
93% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
  • Vehicle Year
  • Make
  • Model Family
  • Generation
  • Model Variant
  • Model Trim
  • Engine

Other Details
  • Location
  • Recency
Key Specs
  • Exterior Color
  • Interior Color
  • Transmission
  • Driver Side
  • Body Style
  • Doors
  • Vehicle Type
  • Originality

Mileage
  • (6K - 24K)
FOR SALE
· Dec 1, 2023 · Bring a Trailer
8,000 mi · Manual · LHD · Restored-Original
Dewittville, NY, USA
Dewittville, NY, USA
92% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
  • Vehicle Year
  • Make
  • Model Family
  • Generation
  • Model Variant
  • Model Trim
  • Engine

Other Details
  • Location
  • Recency
Key Specs
  • Exterior Color
  • Interior Color
  • Transmission
  • Driver Side
  • Body Style
  • Doors
  • Vehicle Type
  • Originality

Mileage
  • (6K - 24K)

Specs

Details about this vehicle – curated by our market specialists.

Make
Model
Color Group (Ext)
White
Color Group (Int)
Black
Transmission Type
Manual
Drivers Side
Left Hand Drive
Body Style
Convertible
Doors
4 Doors