Volkswagen Thing
by Michelle Calkins
Title
Volkswagen Thing
Artist
Michelle Calkins
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a pink Thing seen in Leland, Michigan. Fully restored it was a "thing" of beauty! The Volkswagen Type 181 was a two-wheel drive, four-door, convertible, off-road, military vehicle manufactured by Volkswagen from 1968 through 1983. Originally developed for the German Army, the Type 181 was also sold to the public, as the Kurierwagen in Germany, the Trekker in the United Kingdom, the Thing in the United States (1973-1974), and the Safari in Mexico. Civilian sales ended after model year 1980.
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January 8th, 2013
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