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1971 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback 4-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 18, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$6,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Volkswagen Type 3
Generation
Type 3 (1961 to 1973)
Version
Type 3 (1961 to 1973)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
3612270424
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 18 comparable sales, 13% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,550 to $16,438
Median$11,750
Sales behind it18Likely

From 18 sales of the Volkswagen Type 3 (1961 to 1973) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,550 and $16,438.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 24, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 24, 2026$10,250
37-Years-Owned 1970 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 1, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 1, 2025$7,000
1971 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 1, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 1, 2025$17,250
1969 VOLKSWAGEN SQUAREBACKBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$5,000
1970 Volkswagen Type 3 SquarebackBring a Trailer, July 22, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 22, 2026$9,200
1973 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 3, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 3, 2026$16,750
1973 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 16, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 16, 2026$14,000
1970 Volkswagen Type 3 SquarebackBring a Trailer, April 20, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 20, 2026$6,200