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1981 Volkswagen Vanagon L 4-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on May 5, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$7,200Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Volkswagen Type 2 bus and Vanagon
Generation
Vanagon T3
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WV2YA025XBH015085
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.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 99 comparable sales, 28% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$9,250 to $23,750
Median$15,500
Sales behind it99Likely

From 99 sales of the Volkswagen Type 2 bus and Vanagon Vanagon T3 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $9,250 and $23,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Volkswagen Type 2 Panel Van DieselBring a Trailer, May 2, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 2, 2026$11,750
1981 Volkswagen Vanagon L 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 5, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 5, 2026$7,200
1981 Volkswagen Type II Single Cab PickupMecum, March 19, 2025MecumMarch 19, 2025$12,000
1982 Volkswagen Vanagon Riviera 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 14, 2026$7,900
1982 Volkswagen Vanagon GLCars & Bids, Aug. 3, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 3, 2026$5,300
1982 Volkswagen Vanagon L Westfalia 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 14, 2025$14,000
1981 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia P27Bring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2025$16,000
1982 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Diesel 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2025$6,650

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 5, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$7,200
May 5, 2026Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$7,200