1976 Volkswagen Thing
1976 Volkswagen Thing against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | $17k | $13k–$21k | 46 | 78 |
| 1974 | $19k | $14k–$26k | 75 | 100 |
| 1976 | $9.5k | $8.1k–$14k | 6 | 2 |
| 1977 | $10k | – | 3 | 1 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
Recent 1976 Volkswagen Thing auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1976 Volkswagen Type 181 Oct 12, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $7,100 | 54,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 1976 Volkswagen Thing Safari Convertible Mar 20, 2026, eBay | $8,000 | 66,745 | eBay |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 1976 Volkswagen Type 181 Jul 21, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $16,750 | 25,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1976 Volkswagen Type 181 Jul 6, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $8,555 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 1976 Volkswagen Type 181 Apr 16, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $10,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1976 Volkswagen Thing Pickup Apr 1, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $15,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 1976 Volkswagen Type 181 Thing Jan 30, 2023, Collecting Cars | $15,043 | 39,208 | Collecting Cars |
| May 9, 2022 | 1976 Volkswagen Thing May 9, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $24,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 13, 2016 | 1976 Volkswagen Dune Buggy Oct 13, 2016, Barrett-Jackson | $7,150 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
Listings
14 1976 Volkswagen Thing vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 2 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 1976 Volkswagen Thing listings are for sale right now?
There are 2 1976 Volkswagen Thing listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
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