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1959 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab Transporter

Sold at Broad Arrow Auctions on Nov. 19, 2022.

$52,640Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $47,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 6, 2026.

The car

Year
1959
Make and model
Volkswagen Type 2 bus and Vanagon
Generation
Type 2 T1 split window
Version
Type 2 single cab pickup
Miles shown
336
Chassis
4780421959

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 8 comparable sales, 17% over its top.

Middle half of sales$22,125 to $40,188
Median$38,875
Sales behind it8Likely

From 8 sales of the Volkswagen Type 2 bus and Vanagon Type 2 single cab pickup (Type 2 T1 split window) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $22,125 and $40,188.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1,850cc-Powered 1959 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab PickupBring a Trailer, April 27, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 27, 2026$39,500
2,017cc-Powered 1961 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab PickupBring a Trailer, Jan. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 28, 2026$40,000
1961 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab Custom PickupMecum, Jan. 13, 2026MecumJan. 13, 2026$25,000
1.6L-Powered 1956 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab PickupBring a Trailer, May 25, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 25, 2026$42,000
2,276cc-Powered 1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab PickupBring a Trailer, March 10, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 10, 2026$38,250
1956 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab Pickup ProjectBring a Trailer, Nov. 26, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 26, 2024$12,500
1964 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab PickupBring a Trailer, June 11, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 11, 2025$40,750
1966 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab PickupBring a Trailer, June 13, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 13, 2025$13,500