---
title: "1981 Volkswagen Vanagon - Auction Values"
description: "The 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon typically sells for $7,200 based on 1 recent sales."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/volkswagen/vanagon/1981"
dateModified: "2026-04-29T06:22:50.389Z"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["Volkswagen", "Vanagon", "1981", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon

## Summary

The 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon typically sells around **$7,200** at auction (based on 1 sales in the last 12 months).

## Year-Specific Analysis

The 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year typically sells at 64% below the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $7,200 places it below the broader Volkswagen Vanagon market average of $20,100. Values for this year range from $7,200 to $7,200, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.

## 1981 Price Statistics

- **Median Price**: $7,200
- **Price Range**: $7,200 - $7,200
- **Sales Count**: 1

## Overall Model Statistics

- **Median Price (All Years)**: $20,100
- **25th Percentile**: $11,650
- **75th Percentile**: $22,750
- **Total Auctions**: 19

## Recent 1981 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2026-04-05 | $7,200 | 65,000 | Danville, CA | Sold |
| 2020-09-05 | $11,550 | 0 | Auburn, IN | Sold |

## Related Links

- [All Volkswagen Vanagon Years](/volkswagen/vanagon)
- [Price History](/volkswagen/vanagon/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/volkswagen/vanagon/value-estimator)

## Data Sources

Data aggregated from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Hagerty, PCAR Market, All Collector Cars, Gooding & Co, and RM Sotheby's. Updated daily.