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Volkswagen Type 181
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1970 - 1973 |
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Engine: |
Flat 4. |
Capacity: |
1500/1600 cc |
Power: |
n/a |
Transmission: |
4 spd. man |
Top Speed: |
n/a |
Number Built: |
n/a |
Collectability: |
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While the Karmann-Ghia represented the sporty, elegant
side of the Beetle family, another member, the Type 181
diametrically opposed it.
A strictly utilitarian vehicle, the 181's design echoed
that of the wartime K�belwagen.
It went into production
at the Hanover factory in 1970, and though initially
1500 powered, the engine was soon replaced by the 1600cc
unit.
The Type 181 became known as the Trekker in Europe, as
the Thing in the US, and as the Safari in Mexico.
In 1973,
production transferred to Mexico, and the car officially
was imported into the US.
Because of its military-like appearance and high ground
clearance, 2000 were actually built for the German army
in 1970.
Some also went to the Belgian and Dutch armed
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