• Year of manufacture 
    4/1971
  • Mileage 
    31 556 km / 19 608 mi
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Interior colour 
    Black
  • Interior type 
    Leather
  • Number of doors 
    4
  • Number of seats 
    4
  • Location
    Portugal
  • Exterior colour 
    Green
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Performance 
    44 BHP / 45 PS / 33 kW
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

VW 181 – 1971 | Olive Green | Military Classic

Robust, rare and full of history! This 1971 VW 181, with its olive green body, is a true icon of military utility vehicles. Designed to tackle difficult terrain, it combines reliable mechanics with a utilitarian and striking design.

✅ 1.5 boxer engine, 4 cylinders, air-cooled – with 44 hp, providing robust performance for off-road use.

✅ 4-speed manual transmission – rear-wheel drive, reliable and resistant.

✅ Military body in olive green – maintaining the historical identity of the model.

✅ Removable hood and detachable doors – versatility for different uses and terrains.

✅ Simple and functional interior – following the original military style.

🔹 History and curiosities of the model:
The VW 181, also known as “The Thing” in the US and “Kübelwagen” in some markets, was developed in the 1960s as a light military vehicle, based on the Beetle platform. Initially created for the West German armed forces, it was also used by armies of other countries and later launched for the civilian public. Its design resembles the Kübelwagen of World War II, but with modernized mechanics.

Versatile and durable, the VW 181 has become one of the most revered models among collectors of military vehicles and classic off-road vehicles!

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Regatas E Baías, Lda.
Rua Pereira Guerner, 1069
Fração CS
4415-075 Perosinho
Portugal
Contact Person Kontaktperson
Title 
Mr
First name 
Fernando
Last name 
Santos

Phone 
+351-911706568
Mobile phone 
+351-911706568