# Volkswagen Thing Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Volkswagen Thing.

### Overview
- **Make:** Volkswagen
- **Model:** Thing
- **Generation:** Classic
- **Production Years:** 1968–1983
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volkswagen/thing
- **Data as of:** October 17, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-17T20:20:27.960Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 4 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 1 live auction with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 36 completed transactions
- **12-Month Median Sold Price (all variants):** $16,000
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $22,900 – $24,900
- **Current Live Asking Median:** $22,995

## Active Live Auctions
- **1974 Volkswagen Thing** | Current Bid: $12,000 | Venue: Hagerty Marketplace | Location: Savannah, Georgia | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1974-volkswagen-thing-a447161d)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1974 Volkswagen Thing** (1974) | Asking: $12,000 | 25,600 mi | manual | Venue: Hagerty Marketplace | Location: Savannah, Georgia | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1974-volkswagen-thing-a447161d)
- **1974 Volkswagen Thing** (1974) | Asking: $22,900 | 21,023 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Denver, Colorado | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1974-volkswagen-thing-81b2443d)
- **1973 Volkswagen Thing** (1973) | Asking: $22,995 | 37,279 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: La Vergne, Tennessee | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1973-volkswagen-thing-598ca30e)
- **1973 Volkswagen Thing** (1973) | Asking: $24,900 | 71,563 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Denver, Colorado | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1973-volkswagen-thing-22ebcde6)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 38 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 46,000 mi | $13,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 43,694 mi | $22,900 | Dealer inventory |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 54,000 mi | $7,100 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 16,500 mi | $11,800 | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 65,000 mi | $12,500 | Bring a Trailer |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 36 completed transactions (2 non-factory builds excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 78 since 2023
- **Interquartile Range (Middle 50%):** $12,638 – $21,880
- **Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR):** +10.6% (from the median of the first 3 sales)

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | $14,000 |
| 2026 | 33 | $16,500 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Volkswagen Thing?

Based on 36 benchmark sales recorded over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median sale price for the Volkswagen Thing, across all variants, is $16,000. Current verified live asking prices range from $22,900 to $24,900 (median asking price: $22,995).

### How many Volkswagen Thing examples are currently for sale?

As of October 17, 2026, there are 4 verified Volkswagen Thing examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 1 active live auction with open bidding.

### How many Volkswagen Thing cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 36 sales of the Volkswagen Thing in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### What does a Volkswagen Thing sell for by model year?

Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, across all variants, for model years with 3 or more sales: 1973 $15,750 (14 sales); 1974 $16,625 (20 sales).

### Where do Volkswagen Thing cars sell?

Of the 36 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 20 on Bring a Trailer, 7 on Mecum, 3 on Barrett-Jackson, 2 on Cars & Bids, 2 on Hagerty Marketplace and 2 on Kruse Auctions.

### Where does GarageScout's Volkswagen Thing market data come from?

GarageScout's Volkswagen Thing figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, Mecum, Barrett-Jackson, Cars & Bids, Hagerty Marketplace, 3 other sites and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Make:** [All Volkswagen markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volkswagen)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*