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Volkswagen Type 3 auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 5 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Volkswagen Type 3. Across 5 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $750. Most of those cars were sold with minor dents & scratches. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Jun 4, 2025, the newest in Aug 25, 2026. The Volkswagen Type 3 auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Volkswagen Type 3 stops losing value.

Final bid VIN Copart IAAI

Auction results at a glance

Auctions on record
5
Final bids recorded
5
Median final bid from 5 auctions
$750
Average final bid from 5 auctions
$845
Where most final bids land
$350 – $1,300
Lowest / highest final bid
$25 / $1,800
Sold with keys
60%
Copart / IAAI
60% / 40%
Auction dates
Jun 4, 2025 – Aug 25, 2026

Damage recorded at sale

  • Minor dents & scratches 40%
  • Side 20%
  • Burn 20%

Final bids by model year

Year Auctions Final bids Median final bid Average final bid
1973 1 1 — —
1972 1 1 — —
1971 1 1 — —
1969 1 1 — —
1967 1 1 — —

Auction archive FAQ

How much auction history is there for Volkswagen Type 3?

5 completed Copart and IAAI auctions, with sale dates between Jun 4, 2025 and Aug 25, 2026.

What is the average final bid for Volkswagen Type 3 at auction?

Across 5 recorded USD sales the median final bid is $750, with the average pulled to $845 by the outliers at either end.

What damage do most Volkswagen Type 3 auction lots carry?

minor dents & scratches leads, on 40% of the auctions — worth knowing before you read the low end of the sold-price range.

What should I pay for a salvage Volkswagen Type 3?

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Volkswagen Type 3 with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.

Does the model year change what a Volkswagen Type 3 sells for at auction?

Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Volkswagen Type 3 final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.

Are these final bids what a repaired Volkswagen Type 3 would sell for?

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Volkswagen Type 3 vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any Volkswagen Type 3

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

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