1971 Volkswagen Type 181
This 1971 Volkswagen Type 181 sold for $17,001 on Bring a Trailer in May 2024, as of October 19, 2026.
Photo: Bring a TrailerEvery time it’s been to auction
1 appearance. Oldest first.
- May 2024Sold $17,001Bring a Trailer35,000 miles
What Type 181s sell for
Only 7 Type 181s have sold in the past three years, too few to mark a range.
What the listing said
SamWhen it sold in May 2024, the listing gave 35,000 miles.
Type 181s that sold
The 7 sales in the past three years, too few to mark a range. Newest first.
- 19722,100 miles · Jun 2025 · Bring a Trailer$11,500
- 197378,298 miles · Jun 2024 · others$13,000
- 1971This car · 35,000 miles · May 2024 · Bring a Trailer$17,001
- 1972Dec 2023 · Bring a Trailer$18,500
- 197362,719 miles · Jun 2023 · others$17,750
- 19723,300 miles · Mar 2023 · Bring a Trailer$17,400
- 197369,612 miles · Mar 2023 · others$33,600
Questions
- What did this car last sell for?
- $17,001 ($17,851 with buyer's fee) on Bring a Trailer in May 2024.
- How many times has it been to auction?
- Once, and it sold that time.
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