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1971 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback 4-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on May 1, 2025.

$17,250Confirmed

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)
Chassis
3612193479
Title
Clean
Condition
Good (3)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

Above the middle half of 18 comparable sales, 14% over its top.

Middle half of sales$6,775 to $15,125
Median$10,625
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 $6,775 and $15,125.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2026$6,700
1971 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 24, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 24, 2026$10,250
1970 Volkswagen Type 3 SquarebackBring a Trailer, July 22, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 22, 2026$9,200
1970 Volkswagen Type 3 SquarebackBring a Trailer, April 20, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 20, 2026$6,200
37-Years-Owned 1970 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 1, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 1, 2025$7,000
1972 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 24, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 24, 2025$17,500
1969 VOLKSWAGEN SQUAREBACKBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$5,000
1973 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 3, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 3, 2026$16,750

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
March 27, 2022SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$16,250
May 1, 2025Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$17,250