Volkswagen Type 181
Like the DKW Munga, the Type 181 has the image of a cult classic[6], thanks to its angular styling, which leaves no doubt about its strictly functional purpose. The roof and doors are removable without tools, and the windshield folds down, similar to a Jeep. The interior is a perfect illustration of form-following functionality with its painted steel door panels and flat seats. Current prices in the United States range from US$3.000 for usable but still-to-be-restored cars to US$15.000 for beautifully restored examples. At the American auction house Barrett-Jackson, a restored Type 181 was sold for over US$40.000. Logically, the highest amounts are paid for beautiful, unrestored cars in original condition with low mileage. In recent years, various Type 181 models with a military background have been offered on the auction site eBay for amounts of 25.
Like the DKW Munga, the Type 181 has the image of a cult classic[6], with its angular styling that leaves no doubt as to its strict purpose. The roof and doors are removable without tools, and the windshield folds down, similar to a Jeep. The interior is a perfect illustration of form-following functionality with its painted steel door panels and flat bench seats.
Current prices in the United States range from US$3.000 for usable but restorable cars to US$15.000 for beautifully restored examples.
At the American auction house Barrett-Jackson, a restored Type 181 was sold for more than US$40.000. Logically, the highest amounts are paid for beautiful, unrestored cars in original condition with low mileage.
In recent years, various Type 181 models with a military background have been offered on the auction site eBay for amounts ranging from US$25.000 to US$35.000.
This type 181 comes from the USA and is in the colors yellow with a gray interior. It is a good driving car, ideal for the beach house. There is a hard-top on it that is easy to remove. For the lover of an open Volkswagen!