One of the Original Three Type 181 Websites on the Internet

Profiled in the latest issue of "Thing Stuff"

Colin Fallam's Type 181 with a 1992 Chevy 3.1L V-6 Engine

Also features Les Polette's Type 4 Install and KTE 2003

Read about it in Thing Stuff

    The Type 181 World Wide Registry is the result of the phenomenal growth and success of The Pacific Northwest Thing Association and Things West. It was apparent that when over 60% of our members were from outside the west that the terms "Northwest" and "West" were no longer truly representative of our membership. With interest growing in our 24-32 page newspaper and our reputation of being a very active group of participatory Thing enthusiasts, membership increased 600% in the first 14 months. We are now the largest Type 181 organization in the world with members from 18 countries and 49 of the United States. (Still looking for a Thinger from Rhode Island)

    The purpose of The Type 181 World Wide Registry is to promote the preservation and enjoyment of the Volkswagen Type 181 and 182 throughout the world. Although we hold no formal meetings, membership does provide the opportunity to participate in various scheduled Type 181 activities of your choosing. We network through our newspaper "Thing Stuff", we host annual Kubeltreffen-Americas and Thing Flings, and sponsor activities like cruises, parades, day tours and the occasional overnight tour. Our activities are made possible by our network of volunteer Event Coordinators throughout the country.  Our members also receive discounts at participating VW businesses.

    Join with these other Type 181 and 182 owners from the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, United Arab Emerites and the United States

Scrapbook of over 260 Type 181's belonging to proud owners around the World

Type 181 Registry Member's Show and Shine

Wild, Weird and Kool

Register your car now.
View the data in the registry

Got something to sell? Check our Wanted Listings
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or place a FREE For Sale or Want Ad

In the never ending quest for fairness for our members, and all Type 181 owners, we have identified a problem that is unique to our community.  When some of our members were unfortunate enough to experience an accident that involved our cars we found that many claims adjustors were ignorant of the worth of this unique vehicle.  The most common complaint is that some claims adjustors are under the impression that all air cooled Volkswagens are Bugs and will write the car off as a total loss if the damage exceeds $600-$800.  In an effort to help those who may experience this horror in the future we are compiling information, files, and statistics that can be made available to those that may require it. (See Jerry Kempe's extensive article in "Thing Stuff".)

If you have recently sold, purchased or concluded an insurance claim procedure we would appreciate your completing this form so that others will have the information necessary to argue for a fair settlement of their claim. This information will only be made available if required to improve the accident claim settlement of a fellow Thing Owner.

Claims Information Form

Pacific Northwest Thing Association Monthy Cruises

Long Beach, WAshington Loyalty Day Parade

San Diego VW Thing Club events

VW Kübel-Klub Deutschland Events

vw kever club Belgium Events

Type 181 Digest

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