What did this car last sell for?

$12,250 ($12,863 with buyer's fee) on Bring a Trailer in June 2026.

How does its last sale compare with others?

Its 2026 sale was $12,250. The typical range for Buses sold in the last twelve months is $17,500 to $21,500.

Auction history

1978 Volkswagen Bus

VIN 2282132945

This 1978 Volkswagen Bus sold for $20,000 on Bring a Trailer in October 2022 and for $12,250 there in June 2026, as of November 9, 2026.

Photo: Bring a Trailer

Every time it’s been to auction

2 appearances. Oldest first.

Oct 2022Sold $20,000Bring a Trailer86,000 miles
Jun 2026Sold $12,250Bring a Trailer91,000 miles

What Buses sell for

8 sales in the last twelve months.

$12,000This car, Jun 2026$27,500

The typical range is $17,500 to $21,500

What this spec has sold for in the last twelve months

What the listing said

SamWhen it sold in June 2026, the listing gave 91,000 miles.

Buses that sold

The 8 sales behind the range above in the last twelve months. Newest first.

Questions

What did this car last sell for?: $12,250 ($12,863 with buyer's fee) on Bring a Trailer in June 2026.
How many times has it been to auction?: Twice, and it sold each time.
How does its last sale compare with others?: Its 2026 sale was $12,250. The typical range for Buses sold in the last twelve months is $17,500 to $21,500.

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Why it looks like this

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