Volkswagen Thing (Type 181) evolution

A Kübelwagen-inspired open utility vehicle sold to civilians as the Thing, Kurierwagen, Trekker and Safari.
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Type 181 (The Thing)1968–1983

1968

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Type 181 (The Thing)

📅 1968–1983

Derived from Kübelwagen and Type 1/Type 2 mechanicals, the open Type 181 was developed for the West German army and sold to civilians as the Thing, Kurierwagen, Trekker and Safari.

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