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The VW Thing is a classic car that's worth $18,600 today

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The Volkswagen Thing debuted in the United States as a 1973 model.

The Thing shares its rear-mounted 96.7 cubic inch , 46 -horsepower flat- four engine with the Beetle .

It was officially dubbed the Type 181 , but was sold as the Trekker in the UK , Safari in Mexico , and Pescaccia -- or "beastly fish" -- in Italy .

Less than 29,000 models sold in the U.S. and production ended in 1974 .