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1965 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 3 CUSTOM NOTCHBACK

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on April 25, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$34,100Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $31,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1965
Make and model
Volkswagen Type 3
Generation
Type 3 (1961 to 1973)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
315057193
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 32 comparable sales, 70% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,650 to $18,188
Median$14,000
Sales behind it32Likely

From 32 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 $8,650 and $18,188.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1964 Volkswagen Type 3 NotchbackCars & Bids, Nov. 5, 2026Cars & BidsNov. 5, 2026$13,999
46-Years-Owned 1965 Volkswagen Type 3 Notchback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 14, 2026$24,000
1966 Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 1, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 1, 2026$5,200
1965 Volkswagen Type 3 Notchback AutomaticBring a Trailer, Feb. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 6, 2025$27,353
1964 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III NOTCHBACK COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$78,000
2.3L-Powered 1963 Volkswagen Type 3 NotchbackBring a Trailer, Aug. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 28, 2026$42,000
1967 Volkswagen Type 3 SquarebackMecum, Aug. 13, 2026MecumAug. 13, 2026$17,000
1967 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 4, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 4, 2026$12,500