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Old Cars DataVolkswagenVanagon1987 valuation

How much is a 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon worth?

Median auction price from 8 recent 1987 sales, drawn from completed results over the last 12 months.

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Price reference

$17,500 median auction price

The midpoint of completed 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon auction results from the trailing 12 months.

$4,799

low sale

$40,320

high sale

8

auction sales

1987

model year

8 auction sales

Completed sales, not listing estimates

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Direct answer

What a 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon sells for

A 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon typically sells for about $17,500 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $4,799 to $40,320 based on 8 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

1987 overview

The 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon represents a specific production year with 8 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year sits 7% below the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $17,500 places it relative to the broader Volkswagen Vanagon market average of $18,750. Values for this year range from $4,799 to $40,320, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.

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Latest results

Recent auctions

The most recent completed 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon auctions across all tracked sources.

PriceYearMileageAuction houseLocationDateStatusLink
  • $12,7511987158,000 miBring a TrailerUnknownAug 5, 2026Reserve Not Met
  • $4,799198787,950 miHagertyMechanicsburg, OHJul 21, 2026Sold
  • $17,7501987197,000 miBring a TrailerCitrus Heights, CAJul 20, 2026Reserve Not Met
  • $12,5001987800 miHagertyRuskin, FLJun 19, 2026Reserve Not Met
  • $26,000198768,000 miBring a TrailerEtobicoke, ONTARIOJun 17, 2026Sold
  • $7,5001987289,000 miBring a TrailerPort Orchard, WAMay 27, 2026Sold
  • $16,50019870 miBring a TrailerSeattle, WAMay 21, 2026Sold
  • $15,0011987240,300 miHagertyPortland, ORMar 23, 2026Reserve Not Met
  • $19,000198775,000 miBring a TrailerRancho Cucamonga, CAMar 9, 2026Sold
  • $5,6001987188,000 miBring a TrailerLewes, DEFeb 25, 2026Sold
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Reference notes

Frequently asked questions.

A 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon typically sells for about $17,500 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $4,799 to $40,320 based on 8 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.