This 1981 Volkswagen Tye 183 or Iltis is a rare example of the Audi 100-based off roader. This one’s said to run and drive well, but rusty panels have been replaced and final welding is still needed. As the seller notes, these have limited slip diffs and Quattro-based all wheel drive, and despite their car-based underpinnings are known to be very good on rough terrain. Find this one here on Craigslist in Petaluma, California for $6k. Special thanks to BaT reader Aidan for this submission.

Check out the standard-issue VW steering wheel and good rubber floor mats. Doesn’t look too comfortable inside, but then again it was designed primarily as a military vehicle. Bombardier built these on a license for Canadian armed forces for a time as well.

Bring it to an Audi or VW show and attract all the geeks–the rest will just wonder what kind of body kit you put on your Thing.