1972 Volkswagen Thing
1972 Volkswagen Thing against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | $17k | – | 1 | 2 |
| 1972 | $12k | $10k–$12k | 4 | 3 |
| 1973 | $17k | $13k–$21k | 46 | 79 |
| 1974 | $19k | $14k–$26k | 75 | 100 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
Recent 1972 Volkswagen Thing auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen 181 Trekker Aug 28, 2026, Car & Classic | $12,254 | 12,037 | Car & Classic |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 1972 Volkswagen Trike Sep 26, 2025, Hagerty | $9,250 | 517 | Hagerty |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 1972 Volkswagen Type 181 Jun 4, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $11,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 1972 Volkswagen Volkswagen Thing Mar 29, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $17,400 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 1972 Volkswagen Thing Jul 1, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $17,375 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 8, 2021 | 1972 Volkswagen Thing Type 181 Nov 8, 2021, Bring a Trailer | $19,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 28, 2016 | 1972 Volkswagen Thing Jan 28, 2016, Bring a Trailer | $18,250 | 52,692 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
12 1972 Volkswagen Thing vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 3 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many 1972 Volkswagen Thing listings are for sale right now?
There are 3 1972 Volkswagen Thing listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
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