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Volkswagen Thing, 1974

⁦Volkswagen 181⁩

⁦Volkswagen 181⁩•‌
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Chassis No.: 1842542209

Auction: Harrisburg 2026

Auction date: July 25, 2026

Lot No.: W97

  • Odometer: 73,538 miles
  • Engine: Inline 4-cylinder
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Exterior: Army Green
  • Interior: Black/Green
  • Odometer reads 73,525 miles
  • 1.6L flat 4-cylinder engine
  • 4-speed manual transmission
  • Army Green exterior finish
  • Black and Green interior
  • Black soft top
  • 15-inch aftermarket wheels
  • Front Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S tires
  • Rear Hankook Kinergy tires
  • Fold-down windshield
  • Fire extinguisher

1.6L Inline-4, 4-Speed

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Volkswagen 181

1969 — 1979

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