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Old Cars DataVolkswagenType 31973 valuation

How much is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 worth?

Median auction price from 3 recent 1973 sales, drawn from completed results over the last 12 months.

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Price reference

$14,000 median auction price

The midpoint of completed 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 auction results from the trailing 12 months.

$11,000

low sale

$16,750

high sale

3

auction sales

1973

model year

3 auction sales

Completed sales, not listing estimates

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What a 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 sells for

A 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 typically sells for about $14,000 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $11,000 to $16,750 based on 3 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.

Old Cars Data estimates market value from completed auction results. Private-party sales, dealer asking prices, taxes, fees, and undocumented condition details are not included unless they appear in source data.

Overview

1973 overview

The 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 represents a specific production year with 3 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year commands a premium of 27% above the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $14,000 places it relative to the broader Volkswagen Type 3 market average of $11,000. Values for this year range from $11,000 to $16,750, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.

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Latest results

Recent auctions

The most recent completed 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 auctions across all tracked sources.

PriceYearMileageLocationDateStatusLink
  • $16,750197381,000 miSan Pedro, CAJun 3, 2026Sold
  • $14,000197374,000 miRockville, MDMay 16, 2026Sold
  • $11,000197312,000 miWilmington, NCJul 9, 2025Sold
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Reference notes

Frequently asked questions.

A 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 typically sells for about $14,000 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $11,000 to $16,750 based on 3 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.