Volkswagen Thing 1600

(1970 - 1979)

Brand:

Volkswagen (also known as VW)

Model:

Thing 1600

Related:

Kübel

Country:

Germany

Car articles about Volkswagen Thing 1600 by year

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Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 and Type 34 in comparison - can size be a sin?

October 23, 2020 — Sven Jürisch 77

After years, the "big Karmann" finally emerges from automotive obscurity. What makes the angular relative of the successful Type 14 so interesting today? The answer to this question is explored in this vehicle report, enriched with many modern pictures as well as some historical ones.

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Ford 15 M in (historical) comparison with Audi 60, Peugeot 304 and VW 1600

November 23, 2025 — Engelbert Männer 53

The choice of mid-range vehicles in Germany at the beginning of the 1970s was diverse. Front or rear-wheel drive, front or rear engine, water cooling or air cooling were on offer, as were two or four doors. In a 1970 comparison, the Ford 15 M had to compete against the Audi 60, Peugeot 304 and VW 1600. The comparison test report of the time shows who came out on top and who was judged best by the test drivers.

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VW Karmann-Ghia 1600 (1970-1971)

Coupe, 50 PS, 1584 cm³

VW Karmann-Ghia 1600 (1970-1971)

Convertible, 50 PS, 1584 cm³

VW Karmann-Ghia 1600 (1971-1974)

Coupe, 50 PS, 1584 cm³

VW Karmann-Ghia 1600 (1971-1974)

Convertible, 50 PS, 1584 cm³

VW 1600 (Typ 3) (1969-1973)

2-Door Sedan, 54 PS, 1584 cm³

VW 1600 TL (Typ 3) (1969-1973)

2-Door Sedan, 54 PS, 1584 cm³

VW 1600 Variant (Typ 3) (1969-1973)

Station Wagon, 54 PS, 1584 cm³

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Auctioned vehicles of Volkswagen Thing 1600

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
Volkswagen Thing 1974 Sold RM/Sotheby's Palm Beach (March 20, 2020)	Thing	1974	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Palm Beach (March 20, 2020)
Volkswagen Type 181 Thing 1973 Not Sold RM/Sotheby's Driving into Summer (May 21, 2020)	Type 181 Thing	1973	Not Sold	RM/Sotheby's Driving into Summer (May 21, 2020)
Volkswagen Type 181 Thing 1973 Sold Bonhams Quail Lodge (August 15, 2019)	Type 181 Thing	1973	Sold	Bonhams Quail Lodge (August 15, 2019)
Volkswagen Type 181 The Thing 1974 Sold Broad Arrow Auctions Amelia (March 1, 2024)	Type 181 The Thing	1974	Sold	Broad Arrow Auctions Amelia (March 1, 2024)
Volkswagen Thing Acapulco Edition 1974 Sold Gooding & Co. Scottsdale (January 17, 2020)	Thing Acapulco Edition	1974	Sold	Gooding & Co. Scottsdale (January 17, 2020)
Volkswagen Type 181 Thing 1973 Sold RM/Sotheby's Monterey (August 15, 2019)	Type 181 Thing	1973	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Monterey (August 15, 2019)
Volkswagen Type 181 'Thing' 1976 Sold RM/Sotheby's Open Roads, European Summer (July 14, 2020)	Type 181 'Thing'	1976	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Open Roads, European Summer (July 14, 2020)
Volkswagen Thing 1973 Sold RM/Sotheby's Fort Lauderdale (March 29, 2019)	Thing	1973	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Fort Lauderdale (March 29, 2019)
Volkswagen Type 181 – Beach Thing 1974 Sold Bonhams Amelia Island (March 7, 2019)	Type 181 – Beach Thing	1974	Sold	Bonhams Amelia Island (March 7, 2019)
Volkswagen Type 181 'Thing' 1973 Sold Broad Arrow Auctions Amelia Island (March 4, 2023)	Type 181 'Thing'	1973	Sold	Broad Arrow Auctions Amelia Island (March 4, 2023)

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