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VOLKSWAGEN THING CONVERTIBLE, 1974

⁦Volkswagen 181⁩

⁦Volkswagen 181⁩•‌
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$24,200 USD | Sold

This 1974 Volkswagen Thing convertible is powered by a 1600cc dual-port flat 4-cylinder engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. The vehicle is equipped with steel wheels fitted with Volkswagen-logo hubcaps and black steel bumpers. Exterior features include a removable black convertible top cover. The interior is finished in black vinyl and includes a Wolfsburg-crest steering wheel, along with a VDO speedometer incorporating an inset odometer and fuel gauge.

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https://www.barrett-jackson.com/2026-scottsdale/docket/vehicle/1974-volkswagen-thing-convertible-293631

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⁦88,875 AED⁩

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Volkswagen 181

1969 — 1979

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