Volkswagen Type 181 (Thing)
Every Volkswagen Type 181 (Thing) generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1968–1983 1 generation · 1 published trims
- Power Evolution
- Specs below Lead trim figures per generation
- Catalogue Rarity
- 1 Graded 1 Rare/Common
All 1 Volkswagen Type 181 (Thing) Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
This Thing was built to hold the line until NATO's Europa Jeep program arrived, a plan abandoned in 1979.
Collectors Who Spotted the Volkswagen Type 181 (Thing)
No member has published a public street spot of the Volkswagen Type 181 (Thing) yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Volkswagen Type 181 (Thing) Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 181 / 182 (1968–1983) | 1968–1983 | Rare91,500 built | Flat-4 | — | — | 2,006 lb | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
See a Volkswagen Type 181 (Thing) on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.