1974 Volkswagen Thing
1974 Volkswagen Thing sold for a median of $17,900 over the last 12 months, based on 22 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $14,375 and $24,200. 98 currently for sale.
1974 Volkswagen Thing against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | $17k | – | 1 | 3 |
| 1972 | $12k | – | 3 | 3 |
| 1973 | $17k | $13k–$21k | 46 | 69 |
| 1974 | $19k | $15k–$26k | 77 | 98 |
| 1976 | $9.5k | $8.1k–$14k | 6 | 2 |
| 1977 | $13k | – | 2 | 1 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
Recent 1974 Volkswagen Thing auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1974 Volkswagen Thing Oct 29, 2026, Hagerty | $17,500 | 25,600 | Hagerty |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1974 Volkswagen Thing Oct 29, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $20,500 | 12,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1974 Volkswagen Thing Oct 17, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $13,000 | 46,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 1974 Volkswagen Thing Oct 1, 2026, Hagerty | $12,800 | 87,550 | Hagerty |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1974 Volkswagen Thing Sep 4, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $16,750 | 68,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1974 Volkswagen Thing Aug 21, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $16,000 | 1,300 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1974 Volkswagen Thing Aug 14, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $18,500 | 49,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 1974 Volkswagen Thing Jul 29, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $43,000 | 89,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing Project Jul 20, 2026, Hagerty | $3,300 | 34,200 | Hagerty |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1974 Volkswagen Thing Jul 8, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $18,300 | 78,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1974 Volkswagen Thing Jul 1, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $26,500 | 29,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1974 Volkswagen Thing Jun 23, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $25,250 | 66,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 1974 Volkswagen Thing Jun 5, 2026, Mecum | $16,500 | 45,850 | Mecum |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 1974 Volkswagen Thing Apr 20, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $15,500 | 30,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1974 Volkswagen Thing Apr 9, 2026, Mecum | $26,400 | 48,749 | Mecum |
Listings
509 1974 Volkswagen Thing vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 98 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 1974 Volkswagen Thing cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1974 Volkswagen Thing sold for a median of $17,900 across 22 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $14,375 and $24,200. There are 98 currently for sale.
How many 1974 Volkswagen Thing listings are for sale right now?
There are 98 1974 Volkswagen Thing listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.