Monterey Car Week has come and gone and we now know how much the gorgeous, perfect, and historically important cars that assembled there sold for. As ever, more than a few classic VWs made their way to the event and these were the top selling ones from the Mecum, RM, Gooding, and Russo and Steele auctions.
Predictably, the Buses did well, with lots of money being shelled out for these nostalgic carry-alls. A few surprising entries made their way onto this year’s list, though, selling for a goodly sum, while other sold for way less than you’d expect, but that’s exactly the gamble that makes auctions so appealing.
10: 1971 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Not much to say on this score, except that this is pristine yellow Beetle was probably a pretty good buy for whoever spent $11,000.
9: 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible
Another pristine, though not intensely desirable VW, this Ghia is powered by a 1,600 cc engine with a Freeway Flyer transmission and has a brand new Haartz cloth roof, an OEM Orchid White on red color scheme, and new rubber all around. It sold for $21,000.
8: 1970 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Bus
Fresh from an eight-year long restoration, this Westfalia was originally sold in California and the restorers took pains to keep it looking like it would have in the ’70s. With a 1,600 cc engine under a Bocar carb, attached to a 4-speed trans, we can’t help but feel that this Camper was a pretty solid deal at $30,000.
The prices start to jump now. This Manx is in remarkable condition and benefits from a mild Engle 100 cam, Sachs performance clutch, two dual-barrel 401IDF carbs, and a custom muffler for a little more growl from this Manx cat. The final selling price was $64,350
6: 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
At a glance, it’s hard to say why this Beetle is worth the $65,000 it took home last week. Sure, it looks good, but that’s a lot of money for a ’79. But a couple of facts make everything clear. First, this Beetle comes in a rare, triple white paint scheme. Second, this particular Beetle is completely unrestored. And finally, it only has 116 miles on the clock. With a host of other rare options, the price tag makes a little more sense
Although it’s not fitted with more windows than the average house, this ’67 Camper is still a splittie, and having undergone a recent restoration, it’s also solid. Fitted with VW’s 1,200 cc flat-four and Weber carbs to get you going, this Camper sold for $66,000.
4: 1958 Volkswagen Type 2 Double Cab
What this bus lacks in windows, it makes up for in doors. One of only a few double-cab pickups (current estimates are that just 29 exist), this Type 2 is all about airiness. With nothing over the back and safari windows for cool off the driver, this rare, rotisserie-restored Type 2 went for $97,900.
Although this particular car isn’t fitted with the VW engine that troubled the 914’s reputation, we still think it’s close enough to a VW to count here. And selling for a whopping $115,500 its price is noteworthy enough to grab our attention.
2: 1963 Volkswagen 23-Window Samba Bus
Lightly modified to make it a little more driveable, this Mango Green on Pearl White Samba has everything you could want. Surprisingly, even though it went for $121,000, it still underperformed, according to the estimates, that expected it to sell for up to $225,000.
1: 1959 Volkswagen Deluxe 23-Window Bus
Having recently undergone a nut-and-bolt restoration, this highly original Samba was the highest priced VW we could find from last week’s auctions. A few attracted higher bids but ended up not meeting the reserve price. This didn’t match expectations either (the estimates had it selling at $165,000-$180,000), so apparently, the market for these is contracting a little. Still, though, at $130,000 this Samba was anything but cheap.
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