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Subaru-Powered 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia 4-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Jan. 13, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$8,300Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
Volkswagen Type 2 bus and Vanagon
Generation
Vanagon T3
Version
Vanagon Westfalia
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WV2ZB0251FH027150
Condition
Fair (4)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

Below the middle half of 52 comparable sales, 19% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$9,900 to $21,188
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 $9,900 and $21,188.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia GL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 24, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 24, 2024$11,250
1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 7, 2026$9,200
34-Years-Owned 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2026$12,750
31-Years-Owned 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Wolfsburg Edition 4-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 29, 2026$4,900
31-Years-Owned 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Wolfsburg Edition 4-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, July 30, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 30, 2026$6,700
1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 15, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 15, 2026$8,500
1985 Volkswagen Vanagon GL WestfaliaBring a Trailer, May 13, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 13, 2026$9,300
3.0L Subaru-Powered 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro Westfalia 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 10, 2025$22,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
July 3, 2023SoldPCARMARKETPCARMARKET$20,000
Jan. 13, 2026Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$8,300