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1963 Volkswagen Type 3 Notchback 4-Speed Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on July 15, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$7,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1963
Make and model
Volkswagen Type 3
Generation
Type 3 (1961 to 1973)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
0148124
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 32 comparable sales, 40% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$9,800 to $21,188
Median$14,700
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 $9,800 and $21,188.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2.3L-Powered 1963 Volkswagen Type 3 NotchbackBring a Trailer, Aug. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 28, 2026$42,000
1963 Volkswagen Type 3 Notchback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 18, 2025$29,750
1964 Volkswagen Type 3 NotchbackCars & Bids, Nov. 5, 2026Cars & BidsNov. 5, 2026$13,999
1964 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE III NOTCHBACK COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$78,000
1965 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 3 CUSTOM NOTCHBACKBarrett-Jackson, April 25, 2025Barrett-JacksonApril 25, 2025$31,000
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