CHASE! 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 The Thing Club Vee-Dub Series 15, GreenLight 1:64

1974 Volkswagen Type 181 “The Thing” Club Vee-Dub Series 15 Green Machine Chase

GreenLight | Club Vee-Dub Series 15 | Green Machine Chase | 1:64 Scale | 36060C

Features

• Green Machine Chase – Rare chase variation of the Club Vee-Dub Series 15 Volkswagen Type 181.
• Green Chase Wheels – Metallic green wheels provide one of the most recognizable Green Machine chase identifiers.
• Green Chase Accents – Metallic green fender and lower-body details further distinguish this model from the standard release.
• 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 – Distinctive VW utility vehicle better known in the United States as “The Thing.”
• Baja-Inspired Graphics – Red body features #74 racing graphics, sponsor-style decals and vintage off-road details.
• Black Soft Top – Contrasting roof recreates the removable-top appearance associated with the Type 181.
• Off-Road Details – Front brush guard, raised stance and rugged tires complement the utility-based Volkswagen design.
• Club Vee-Dub Series 15 – Enthusiast-focused GreenLight series celebrating classic and customized Volkswagen models.
• Limited Edition – Collector release supplied in GreenLight Club Vee-Dub blister card packaging.

The Volkswagen Type 181, sold in the United States as “The Thing,” is one of the more unusual vehicles from Volkswagen’s air-cooled era. Developed from military and utility vehicle concepts, the Type 181 used straightforward Volkswagen mechanical components and a simple, functional body designed for versatility rather than conventional passenger-car styling.

This GreenLight Club Vee-Dub Series 15 release gives the 1974 Type 181 a vintage off-road treatment. The red body carries #74 racing graphics and sponsor-style decals, while the black soft top, front brush guard, rugged tires and raised utility-vehicle proportions suit the Thing’s original go-anywhere character.

This example is the Green Machine Chase variation. Metallic green wheels and metallic green body accents provide the visible chase treatment, immediately separating it from the corresponding standard Series 15 release. Green Machine versions are produced in substantially smaller quantities than GreenLight's regular models and are sought after by collectors specifically for their distinctive green chase components.

The unusual Type 181 casting, Club Vee-Dub presentation, off-road graphics and Green Machine treatment make this release especially appealing for Volkswagen, vintage 4x4, air-cooled VW and GreenLight chase collections.

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Common Collector Questions and Answers

What makes this Volkswagen Thing a Green Machine Chase?
This is the chase variation of the Club Vee-Dub Series 15 release, identified by its metallic green wheels and additional metallic green exterior accents.

What is a GreenLight Green Machine?
Green Machines are limited chase variations inserted into GreenLight production runs. They use distinctive green components to differentiate them from the corresponding standard models.

Why was the Volkswagen Type 181 called “The Thing”?
Volkswagen marketed the Type 181 under the unusual “Thing” name in the United States for the 1973 and 1974 model years. Its simple utility body, removable doors and convertible-style top made it unlike Volkswagen's conventional passenger cars.

What was the Volkswagen Type 181 originally designed for?
The Type 181 was developed as a rugged military and utility vehicle before being offered to civilian buyers in several international markets.