United States Valuation · Updated Aug 2026
Volkswagen Thing / Type 181 Valuation
The current market value of a Volkswagen Thing / Type 181 in the United States is US$16,900, based on 4 verified auction sales in the last 12 months.
Lowest price
US$9,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$18,300
Since 2020 · n=7
Highest price
US$43,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
7
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 7 lots
Marque Index · United States median
US$16,900
Sales 12mo
4
Active listings
0
Lowest sale
US$9,000
Highest sale
US$43,000
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Value by year
Model years with enough verified sales for their own valuation page.
Recent Thing / Type 181 sales
7 most recent · United States
- Source
US$18,500
1974 Volkswagen Thing
14 Aug 2026 · bring-a-trailer
- Source
US$12,750
2.3L-Powered 1973 Volkswagen Thing
5 Aug 2026 · bring-a-trailer
- Source
US$43,000
1974 Volkswagen Thing
29 Jul 2026 · bring-a-trailer
- Source
US$18,300
1974 Volkswagen Thing
8 Jul 2026 · bring-a-trailer
- Source
US$26,500
1974 Volkswagen Thing
1 Jul 2026 · bring-a-trailer
- Source
US$9,000
1973 Volkswagen Thing Project
19 May 2026 · bring-a-trailer
- Source
US$15,500
1974 Volkswagen Thing
20 Apr 2026 · bring-a-trailer
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Track Thing / Type 181 prices over time.
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