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36-Years-Owned, 2.0L 16V-Powered 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on June 4, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$21,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Volkswagen Scirocco
Generation
Scirocco Mk1 and Mk2
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WVWCA0536BK022296
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.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 24 comparable sales, 17% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,325 to $18,000
Median$12,655
Sales behind it24Likely

From 24 sales of the Volkswagen Scirocco Mk1 and Mk2 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,325 and $18,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2.0L-Powered 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 23, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 23, 2026$12,500
1981 Volkswagen Scirocco 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 13, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 13, 2026$23,523
2.1L 16V-Powered 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco S 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 9, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 9, 2026$55,000
Callaway-Turbocharged 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 10, 2026$27,500
1980 Volkswagen Scirocco 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 9, 2026$9,500
1982 Volkswagen SciroccoCars & Bids, April 28, 2025Cars & BidsApril 28, 2025$3,300
1982 Volkswagen SciroccoBring a Trailer, Sept. 7, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 7, 2025$6,800
1982 Volkswagen Scirocco 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 12, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 12, 2025$4,000