1973 Volkswagen Thing
1973 Volkswagen Thing sold for a median of $15,036 over the last 12 months, based on 16 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $12,325 and $17,836. 79 currently for sale.
1973 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 |
| 1976 | $9.5k | $8.1k–$14k | 6 | 2 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
Recent 1973 Volkswagen Thing auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Thing Oct 7, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $12,500 | 65,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Thing Oct 7, 2026, Cars & Bids | $11,800 | 16,500 | Cars & Bids |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Thing Sep 26, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $22,777 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Thing Project Sep 25, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $6,600 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Thing Convertible Sep 24, 2026, Mecum | $20,900 | 38,737 | Mecum |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Thing Sep 16, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $16,000 | 63,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Thing Convertible Sep 10, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $12,650 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen 181 Thing Convertible Aug 9, 2026, Car & Classic | $16,814 | 7,705 | Car & Classic |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Thing Aug 5, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $12,750 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| May 19, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Thing May 19, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $9,000 | 17,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 8, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Thing Convertible May 8, 2026, Mecum | $16,500 | 71,560 | Mecum |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Thing Convertible Apr 16, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $71,500 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Thing Mar 18, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $15,500 | 18,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Thing Project Mar 2, 2026, Hagerty | $9,000 | 67,300 | Hagerty |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen 181 Ex-German Army Feb 10, 2026, Car & Classic | $14,572 | 61,446 | Car & Classic |
Listings
403 1973 Volkswagen Thing vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 79 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 much does a 1973 Volkswagen Thing cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1973 Volkswagen Thing sold for a median of $15,036 across 16 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $12,325 and $17,836. There are 79 currently for sale.
How many 1973 Volkswagen Thing listings are for sale right now?
There are 79 1973 Volkswagen Thing listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.