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Description
The most recent and final approved inspection under current regulations was carried out on March 1, 2019, at 62,850 kilometers. During the 2003 inspection, however, the inspector reportedly forgot their glasses and mistakenly recorded an “8” instead of a “6.” The total mileage today stands at 63,260 kilometers, which, according to both the owners and supporting documentation, is the actual distance driven. The car truly hasn’t rolled more than that — and that in itself is quite an achievement for a Volkswagen Type 181.
Free history (15)
Technical data
Condition
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Mechanical condition
The engine was serviced about a year ago with new ignition components, a new fuel pump, fan belt, and a carburetor inspection.
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Interior condition
In all its simplicity, the interior is undamaged and in solid condition. It features older front seat belts with retractors and fixed lap belts in the rear.
When the car was imported, regulations required rear seat belts, so the seat latch bracket was bolted in place — meaning the rear seat can no longer be folded down. -
Exterior condition
The paint is dull, there are blemishes and touch-ups, and there’s surface rust on the floor and in the front and rear suspension — but the car is inspected and approved, and the whole vehicle exudes a raw, user-friendly attitude.
Scraping off loose undercoating, flakes, and debris from the underside and applying fresh rust protection — for example, using linseed oil-based products — can be both an enjoyable and satisfying project.
The soft top is intact except for the window, but since the entire assembly is easy to remove, it’s also easy to bring it to a specialist who repairs (plastic-welds) convertible windows and similar materials. -
General condition
Fun and fuss-free, with loads of usability and driving joy in good weather conditions. Its clear patina and raw presence make it especially appealing to a VW enthusiast with a soft spot for rugged originality, restomods, and other tastefully rough-around-the-edges builds.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1976-06-01 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1976-06-01
Senast godkända besiktning: 2023-08-30
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 3
Facts about the model
Long after the end of the war, VW revived the basic Kübelwagen design with the 1969 Type 181, developed for the German Federal Armed Forces and later also produced for the civilian market. It became known as the “Thing” in the U.S., “Trekker” in the U.K., and “Safari” in Mexico.
Although the Type 181 and Type 82 share a similar look and overall concept, virtually none of the parts were interchangeable between the two models.
Location and viewing Information
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Peter Sundfeldt
+46 705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
General information about the condition of the vehicles .
- At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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