1970 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing

Description

Starts and runs; restoration project recently imported from Belgium; rare to find in the UK

Volkswagen produced the Type 181 from 1968 - 1983, mainly for use by the West German military but civilian versions were also available. These civilian versions were known as the Kurierwagen in Germany, the Trekker in the UK, and somewhat bizarrely as the Thing in the United States. 

We think this 181 might have been an American ‘Thing’ originally, due to the 180 chassis prefix, although you will need to make your own minds up on that score. Our vendor imported it from Belgium in 2022 in the condition that you see today.

Since then it has been stored as part of a private collection which is now being thinned out to free up some much-needed space.
There is obvious work that needs doing to the hood and the bodywork is not perfect, but we understand that it does run and it appears to have had a recently fitted fuel tank, battery and ignition components.

Although not yet registered in the UK, the NOVA reference number is on file to confirm that all duties have been paid, along with the proof of purchase and import details, so getting it registered here should not be an issue via the usual DVLA procedure.  

Contact - toby.service@brightwells.com