Volkswagen Type 181 – Beach Thing, 1974
Volkswagen 181
Volkswagen 181•
•60 views
Chassis No.: 184252287
Estimate: US$18,000 - US$24,000 USD
- 1,584cc Air-Cooled OHV Flat 4-Cylinder Engine
- Single Solex 34 PICT 3 Carburetor
- 46bhp at 4,000rpm
- 4-Speed Manual Transmission
- 4-Wheel Independent Suspension
- 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Fresh restoration completed in December of last year
- Beach-ready interior trim
- Reliable, Beetle underpinnings
- THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Now, the Volkswagen Type 181 "Thing" attracts crowd's wherever it goes, and the example here is no exception. Offered from a private collector and ready for enjoyment, it is a beautiful example that benefits from a restoration completed in December 2018. Finished in striking Atlas White (code # L-90C) paint, over a weatherproof Sunbrella brand Acapulco inspired Blue and White interior, it is additionally fitted with full, waterproof, custom vinyl tonneau and custom aluminum supports.
This example is reported to run strong and provide fun for the entire family. The restoration includes, but is not limited to replacement 1600cc engine, rebuilt transmission, rebuilt suspension, new ignition, new starter, new battery and cables, new metal and fiberglass floors sprayed with "tuff coat" to match the exterior, new front pan, new gas tank and lines, new upper steering column bushings and bearings, new brakes, hydraulics, master cylinder, drums, hoses, wheel cylinders, and shoes. Also, new wheels, tires, and correct Volkswagen caps and new tinted windscreen.
Between this and its tidy aesthetics, it creates a smile for the driver, passengers and those that you pass by on the road- all in all a great weekend/vacation car.
