The Volkswagen Type 181 is a two-wheel drive, four-door convertible, manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 1968 until 1983.

2018年11月16日 · Classic Beetles, funky buses, and boxy Vanagons are to this day viewed through this lens, but what about the stubby VW Thing? Also known as the Type 181, this bare-bones off-roader is actually experiencing a surge of interest amidst the market’s overall boom for vintage SUVs like Jeeps, Land Rovers, Ford Broncos, and Toyota Land Cruisers.

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2021年5月19日 · Developed for the West German Army in the late 1960s, this multipurpose vehicle was based on the VW Type 182 Kübelwagen used in World War II. Known in the …

The Type 181 was known as the Thing in the United States, the Safari in Mexico, the Trekker in the UK, and as the Kurierwagen in West Germany. Popular for its utilitarian nature, these cars were simply designed, giving them durability and allowing them to be repaired easily.

2025年1月28日 · The Volkswagen Thing had a brief but memorable run in the 1970s. This is why it didn't last long despite its appeal, and how much it's worth today.

2007年1月29日 · It may look like the illegitimate love child of a corrugated shipping container and a dumpster, but the VW Thing was in fact the resurrection of a German military vehicle known …

2023年11月27日 · The Volkswagen Thing, officially known as the Type 181, is one of the most unique and eccentric models in Volkswagen’s storied history. This quirky vehicle, with its utilitarian design and military origins, has garnered a cult following over the years.

2022年1月21日 · With parts deriving from the Beetle, the Thing is a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive 4-door convertible with a 4-speed manual and a 46hp flat-4 engine. The floorpans are from a Type 1 Karmann Ghia, rear swing axle suspension from the Volkswagen Transporter until double-jointed axles from Porsche and IRS semi-trailing arms from the US-bound Beetles.