Volkswagen Thing (Type 181) Thing (Thing)
323 sales on our records. Figures as of Nov. 10, 2026.
What it sells for
Middle half of sales$12,500 to $19,000
Median$15,750
Sales behind it69Likely
From 69 sales over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,500 and $19,000.
How it trades
- Auctions ended
- 35
- Sold
- 29
- Sell-through
- 83%
- For sale now
- 28
Asking prices now
18 cars for sale. Half ask between $16,850 and $23,849.
Asking prices are what sellers want, not what cars sell for.
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingMecum, June 5, 2026 | Mecum | June 5, 2026 | $15,000 |
| 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 |
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingMecum, Jan. 11, 2026 | Mecum | Jan. 11, 2026 | $20,000 |
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingCars & Bids, Dec. 17, 2025 | Cars & Bids | Dec. 17, 2025 | $14,000 |
| 1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, Dec. 10, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Dec. 10, 2025 | $12,500 |
| 1974 Volkswagen Thing ConvertibleMecum, Dec. 4, 2025 | Mecum | Dec. 4, 2025 | $8,075 |
| 1973 Volkswagen ThingMecum, Oct. 29, 2025 | Mecum | Oct. 29, 2025 | $19,000 |