Volkswagen Thing (Type 181)
396 sales on our records. Figures as of Nov. 10, 2026.
What it sells for
Middle half of sales$12,626 to $20,000
Median$16,000
Sales behind it87Likely
From 87 sales over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,626 and $20,000.
How it trades
- Auctions ended
- 44
- Sold
- 36
- Sell-through
- 82%
- For sale now
- 32
Asking prices now
21 cars for sale. Half ask between $17,900 and $24,000.
Asking prices are what sellers want, not what cars sell for.
Generations
| Name | Years | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Thing | 1969 to 1983 | 36 |
Latest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingHagerty Marketplace, Oct. 29, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace | Oct. 29, 2026 | $18,725 |
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 29, 2026 | $20,500 |
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, Oct. 17, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 17, 2026 | $13,000 |
| 1976 Volkswagen Type 181Bring a Trailer, Oct. 12, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 12, 2026 | $7,100 |
| 1973 Volkswagen ThingCars & Bids, Oct. 7, 2026 | Cars & Bids | Oct. 7, 2026 | $11,800 |
| 1973 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, Oct. 7, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 7, 2026 | $12,250 |
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 30, 2026 | $17,000 |
| 1,904cc-Powered 1973 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, Sept. 26, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 26, 2026 | $22,777 |
| 1973 Volkswagen Thing ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 25, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 25, 2026 | $6,600 |
| 1973 Volkswagen Thing ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 24, 2026 | Mecum | Sept. 24, 2026 | $19,000 |
| 1973 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, Sept. 16, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 16, 2026 | $16,000 |
| 1973 VOLKSWAGEN THING CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | Sept. 10, 2026 | $11,500 |
| Original-Owner 1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, Sept. 4, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 4, 2026 | $16,750 |
| 1977 Volkswagen Thing Type 181Bring a Trailer, Aug. 24, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 24, 2026 | $12,000 |
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, Aug. 21, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 21, 2026 | $16,000 |
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, Aug. 14, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 14, 2026 | $18,500 |
| 2.3L-Powered 1973 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, Aug. 5, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 5, 2026 | $12,750 |
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, July 29, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | July 29, 2026 | $43,000 |
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, July 8, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | July 8, 2026 | $18,300 |
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, July 1, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | July 1, 2026 | $26,500 |
| Modified 1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, June 23, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | June 23, 2026 | $25,250 |
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingMecum, June 5, 2026 | Mecum | June 5, 2026 | $15,000 |
| 1973 Volkswagen Thing ProjectBring a Trailer, May 19, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | May 19, 2026 | $9,000 |
| 1973 Volkswagen Thing ConvertibleMecum, May 8, 2026 | Mecum | May 8, 2026 | $15,000 |
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, April 20, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 20, 2026 | $15,500 |
| 1973 VOLKSWAGEN THING CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, April 16, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | April 16, 2026 | $65,000 |
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingMecum, April 9, 2026 | Mecum | April 9, 2026 | $24,000 |
| 1973 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, March 18, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | March 18, 2026 | $15,500 |
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingMecum, March 18, 2026 | Mecum | March 18, 2026 | $22,000 |
| 1974 VOLKSWAGEN THING CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | Jan. 25, 2026 | $22,000 |
This spans every generation and year, so there is no estimate. Pick a generation for one.