What is the other name for the VW Thing?
The Type 181 (LHD) and Type 182 (RHD) were known by many names: “The Trekker” in the United Kingdom, “The Safari” in Mexico and South America, “The Pesaccia” in Italy, and “The Thing” in North America. The Type 181’s American version debuted at the 1969 Frankfurt Auto Show. The model was dropped from the American lineup for 1975 as it failed to meet new, stricter US safety standards. The Type 181 was reclassified as a passenger vehicle, and thus subject to stricter safety standards.The volkswagen type 181 – commonly referred to as “the thing” – has always been a fun summer classic for drivers who enjoy a cool and wildly original type of ride.
Why was the VW bug created?
The Beetle was commissioned in the 1930s by Adolf Hitler as the people’s car (or volks wagen in German). Designed by Ferdinand Porsche, the curvy car was affordable, practical and reliable. Remember this fact, because later you’ll question it. The VW Beetle years to avoid include 2000, 2004 and 2008. We call out these years specifically because of the number of complaints received by auto owners.Volkswagen called it “The most revolutionary Beetle since the invention of the Beetle. Beetle because it saw some one year only features, final year features, and first year features all in the same car.