Value of 1985 VW Vanagon

jayflash · Jun 11, 2004

The non-lights B/S/T rules seem to disqualify a price inquiry so I'm asking here in the Cafe; I hope this is the correct proceedure.

I'm going to sell my non running '85 Vanagon. It needs an engine, exhaust, clutch, battery and paint job. The body is in good shape with very little rust and the interior is nice, with good seats. The steering was tight and the suspension and brakes good with new shocks.

I'm guessing that two grand might be a fair starting point. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Kitchener · Jun 11, 2004

Wow. Cars hold their value up there! I just looked up a 1993 Eurowagon, 1993 being as far back as my book will go, and that books for about $2k, unless it needed all the things your's does.

Never hurts to try, but I think you should begin to mentally prepare yourself for the fact that in your 1985 van's present condition, it is nearly worthless...

jayflash · Jun 11, 2004

Yes, you could well be right. I haven't checked too many sources elsewhere as yet. Maybe I'll be lucky just to get it towed away.

Lurker · Jun 11, 2004

If it were in running condition, it would be worth about $500. As is, it has essentially no market value. That's not to say that it has no value to anyone, but there is no real market for a non-running 20-year old vehicle. Get rid of it any way you can.

avusblue · Jun 11, 2004

These are kinda funky cars with a certain enthusiast following, but it sounds like this one is a basket case meant for someone looking for a big project. More likely, it is worth more "parted out", than whole. If I were you, I'd take a few pictures, write up a description, and put it on eBay. There'll be somebody out there willing to pay you a few hundred bucks for the privilige of hauling it away. Good luck, and let us know how it turns out,

Dave

bobisculous · Jun 11, 2004

You know, if you were to get no hits on ebay(assuming thats what you are to do), you could take it outback somewhere, throw a large tarp down on the ground. Have some music, and charge people 5 bucks for 2 minutes with a sledgehammer /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif. If I ever had the cash, and got a new car without needing to sell my current car, I would so do that!
Cameron

PlayboyJoeShmoe · Jun 11, 2004

I concur with the fact that someone WILL want it.

It as well as all old VWs have a cult status.

Ebay looks like a likely starting point.

Draco_Americanus · Jun 11, 2004

it may have a cult following but it has no engine. A junk yard may give you 50 bucks. I would look into ebay, see what the running ones bring. IMHO 2 grand is way too mutch for somthing that needs soo mutch work, an engine alone may cost you more then 2 grand, to replace.
Why do you belive it's an engine it needs? some engine problems can be fix with replaceing the motor? How mutch mileage does it have?

raggie33 · Jun 11, 2004

put a moter in it its easy

Kitchener · Jun 11, 2004

There's always ballistics testing.

jayflash · Jun 11, 2004

I'm liking Kitchner's idea.

reptiles · Jan 20, 2009

I know this is an old thread, but just couldn't resist... here's an '85 Vanagon that sold for $69,055 (fixed up.) Some of the 4x4 types went for almost $100k restored.

http://www.gowesty.com/sale_details.php?id=1104

Cheers,

Mark

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