Vw Type 181 Thing

A war time resemblance at first take there will be some that recognize the similarity of the type 181 with the afrika korps kubelwagen.

Vw type 181 thing. Im going to try to not be too chauvinistic but there is something intrinsically germanic brilliant and adaptable in the basic volkswagen design which facilitated more permutations than any other car ever. Originally developed for the west german army the type 181 was also sold to the public as the kurierwagen courier car in west germany the trekker rhd type 182 in the united kingdom the thing in the. 1974 volkswagen thing convertible. Rare 1974 vw thing california car this car was used on our vacations.

The type 181 became known as the trekker in europe as the thing in the us and as the safari in mexico. Which may well have something to do with the affinity i feel with it. Walk around and test drive orange vw thing. Finished in cream white over black interior with black softtop this vw thing is the perfect sunny day beach cruiser and is one of the most fun vintage vehicle.

The 181 was based on the vw kubelwagen an off road vehicle first offered to the german military. The volkswagen type 181 is a two wheel drive four door convertible manufactured and marketed by volkswagen from 1968 to 1983. It was towed behind our motorhome. The steel body featured four seats removable doors and windows a folding windshield and a single round instrument containing a speedometer and fuel gauge.

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