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1974 Volkswagen Thing

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Dec. 29, 2021.

$52,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1974
Make and model
Volkswagen Thing (Type 181)
Generation
Thing
Version
Thing
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1842625611
Title
Clean
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 69 comparable sales, 174% over its top.

Middle half of sales$12,500 to $19,000
Median$15,750
Sales behind it69Likely

From 69 sales of the Volkswagen Thing (Type 181) Thing in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,500 and $19,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2026$20,500
1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, Oct. 17, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 17, 2026$13,000
Original-Owner 1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, Sept. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 4, 2026$16,750
1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, Aug. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 21, 2026$16,000
1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, Aug. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 14, 2026$18,500
1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, July 8, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 8, 2026$18,300
1974 Volkswagen ThingMecum, June 5, 2026MecumJune 5, 2026$15,000
1974 Volkswagen ThingBring a Trailer, April 20, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 20, 2026$15,500

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Dec. 29, 2021Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$52,000
July 29, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$43,000