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1969 VOLKSWAGEN SQUAREBACK

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Sept. 10, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$5,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $5,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1969
Make and model
Volkswagen Type 3
Generation
Type 3 (1961 to 1973)
Version
Type 3 (1961 to 1973)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
369249088
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

Below the middle half of 18 comparable sales, 51% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,550 to $16,438
Median$11,750
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 $7,550 and $16,438.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1969 Volkswagen Type 3 FastbackMecum, May 9, 2025MecumMay 9, 2025$10,000
1969 Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 3, 2025$13,250
37-Years-Owned 1970 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 1, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 1, 2025$7,000
1968 Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 26, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 26, 2024$3,800
1971 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2026$6,700
1967 Volkswagen Type 3 SquarebackMecum, Aug. 13, 2026MecumAug. 13, 2026$17,000
1970 Volkswagen Type 3 SquarebackBring a Trailer, July 22, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 22, 2026$9,200
1967 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 4, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 4, 2026$12,500