That THING!

What's a "Volkswagen Thing"? Wikipedia says:

The Volkswagen Type 181 "Kurierwagen", It is known as the "Safari" in Mexico, the "Trekker" in the UK and the "Thing" in the US. It is a small military vehicle produced from 1969 to 1983 by the Volkswagen company. This vehicle was used by the German Military During the second world war. The name literally means "courier wagon".

This car was featured in Hollywood movies. Drew Barrymore was driving a yellow Thing in 50 first dates. It was lifted in a garage in one scene of Ranaway bride with Julia Roberts. The Simpsons, Hitchhiker, The Fog, Surf Ninjas are among the long list of movies with the Thing.

My cousin in Libungan, North Cotabato came upon an old, dilapidated Thing in one of the yards of a car collector in Cotabato City. It was for sale and he got it for a real steal.

Fast forward months later... The Thing is now a red buggy with chrome engine and a real eye candy, thanks to my cousins' efforts. Twice it was offered to be traded in for a Mitsubishi Pajero and twice the offer was denied. I hope to take more shots of this thing on my next visit.

Pictures in this blog are actual pictures of my cousin's Volkswagen Thing.