Volkswagen Thing Market Value & Price History
The Volkswagen Thing has a market value of $13,615 to $16,780 depending on year and condition, based on 211 verified auction sales across 2 model years (1973–1974). Individual examples have sold from $10,450 to $53,760, with 21 sold in the past 12 months.
Volkswagen Thing Value by Year
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Recent Volkswagen Thing Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | 1973 | $12,500 | 65,000 mi |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 1974 | $13,696 | 87,550 mi |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 1974 | $17,000 | 10,000 mi |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 1973 | $22,777 | 46,000 mi |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 1973 | $16,000 | 63,000 mi |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1974 | $16,750 | 68,000 mi |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1973 | $21,840 | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1973 | $12,600 | — |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1974 | $16,000 | 1,300 mi |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1974 | $18,500 | 49,000 mi |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 1973 | $12,750 | 74,000 mi |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 1974 | $43,000 | 89,000 mi |
Volkswagen Thing: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Volkswagen Thing worth?
Volkswagen Thing market values range from $13,615 to $16,780 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,450 to $53,760. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Volkswagen Thing year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Volkswagen Thing year (1973–1974), listed year by year on this page. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature, which also includes a 1–5 year projection.
How many Volkswagen Thing sell per year?
21 Volkswagen Thing have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 211 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Volkswagen Thing?
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