page_title: Volkswagen 181
hierarchical_section_title: Volkswagen 181
caption_attribution_description: English: VW type 181 at Techno Classica 2018, Essen
context_page_description: The Volkswagen Type 181 is a two-wheel drive, four-door, convertible, manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 1968 to 1983. Originally developed for the West German Army, the Type 181 also entered the civilian market as the Kurierwagen in West Germany, the Trekker in the United Kingdom, the Thing in the United States, the Safari in Mexico and South America, and Pescaccia in Italy. Civilian sales ended after model year 1980.
  Manufactured in Wolfsburg, West Germany, Hannover, West Germany, Puebla, Mexico, and Jakarta, Indonesia, the Type 181 shared its mechanicals with Volkswagen's Type 1 and the pre-1968 Volkswagen Microbus, its floor pan with the Type 1 Karmann Ghia, and its concept with the company's Kübelwagen, which had been used by the German military during World War II.
  All four doors were removable and interchangeable, the windshield folded flat, and the convertible roof could be removed for al fresco driving. The spartan interior featured vinyl covered bucket seats, painted sheet metal, drain holes and perforated rubber mats. A
  fiberglass hardtop and trunk-mounted auxiliary heater were offered as individual options.
context_section_description: The Volkswagen Type 181 is a two-wheel drive, four-door, convertible, manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 1968 to 1983. Originally developed for the West German Army, the Type 181 also entered the civilian market as the Kurierwagen (“courier car”) in West Germany, the Trekker (RHD Type 182) in the United Kingdom, the Thing in the United States (1973–74), the Safari in Mexico and South America, and Pescaccia in Italy.  Civilian sales ended after model year 1980.
  Manufactured in Wolfsburg, West Germany (1968–74), Hannover, West Germany (1974–83), Puebla, Mexico (1970–80), and Jakarta, Indonesia (1973–80), the Type 181 shared its mechanicals with Volkswagen's Type 1 (Beetle) and the pre-1968 Volkswagen Microbus, its floor pan with the Type 1 Karmann Ghia, and its concept with the company's Kübelwagen, which had been used by the German military during World War II.
  All four doors were removable and interchangeable, the windshield folded flat, and the convertible roof could be removed for al fresco driving. The spartan interior featured vinyl covered bucket seats, painted sheet metal, drain holes and perforated rubber mats. A
  fiberglass hardtop and trunk-mounted auxiliary heater were offered as individual options.
caption: A 1974 "Acapulco" Thing
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