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1987 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Westfalia

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 16, 2025.

$40,320Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $36,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1987
Make and model
Volkswagen Type 2 bus and Vanagon
Generation
Vanagon T3
Version
Vanagon Westfalia
VIN
WV2ZB0257HG037786
Condition
Excellent (2)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 52 comparable sales, 71% over its top.

Middle half of sales$9,275 to $21,000
Median$15,500
Sales behind it52Likely

From 52 sales of the Volkswagen Type 2 bus and Vanagon Vanagon Westfalia (Vanagon T3) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $9,275 and $21,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1987 Volkswagen Vanagon GL WestfaliaBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$15,500
1987 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Westfalia 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 3, 2026$8,000
2.3L-Powered 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia GL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 5, 2026$12,751
1987 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Westfalia 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 17, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 17, 2026$26,000
26-Years-Owned 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 30, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 30, 2026$7,575
1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Wolfsburg Edition 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 9, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 9, 2026$19,000
1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia GL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 25, 2026$5,600
1987 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Westfalia Wolfsburg Edition 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 25, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 25, 2025$8,993