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Sat Apr 19, 2008 8:48 pm

Which body style is the most valuable? Or are they all kinda the same, just a matter of preference.

Which body style is the rarest of the 3?

In your opinion, what is considered "big" money for a type 3? $10000+, $15000+ etc.

Thoughts and imput appreciated.

Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:11 pm

Notches are probably the most desirable, but the type 34 is by far more rare. A really nice type 3 is probably worth in the area of 10k, more if completely restored.

That said most high dollar type 3s sit on the market for a long time, because VW enthusiasts are cheap, especially the ones that don't dabble in split window buses..

Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:17 pm

it is worth as much as someone what to pay for it.

Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:23 pm

Elan67 wrote: Notches are probably the most desirable, but the type 34 is by far more rare. A really nice type 3 is probably worth in the area of 10k, more if completely restored.

That said most high dollar type 3s sit on the market for a long time, because VW enthusiasts are cheap, especially the ones that don't dabble in split window buses..

I agree
The t-34 is the rarest. As time goes on it seems they all are getting rarer and rarer. I remember Squares and Fastbacks for $50 Bucks in the 80's ha ha the good old days. It is all about what you like what catches your eye. They all are getting pricey.

Sun Apr 20, 2008 7:57 am

Notch, Squares & T34's pull the most money. With Fasty's in the rear.

Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:01 am

vujade wrote: Notch, Squares & T34's pull the most money. With Fasty's in the rear.

Very true

Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:16 am

Prettiest car always brings up the rear. Sorry, as a Fastback owner I could not resist.

Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:31 am

SHHHHH. Don't let them know the fasty is the best. It keeps their prices down. :twisted:

Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:35 am

what those two said^^^^^^^

Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:53 am

Opps!

Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:17 pm

Great, thanks guys. I knew the T34's are the most valuable by quite a bit. Interesting that some of you feel thet the fastbacks are worth the least. I would've thought: Notch, Fast, Square.

I've owned pretty much every type of aircooled VW with the exception of a type 3. Currently have a Thing and a 62 kombi. I don't have the time to restore one myself, as a result I would like to buy a finshed one.

So it's safe to say that 10 grand will buy a real nice type 3?, maybe even $8000

Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:46 pm

Rarest: T34 "Razor" ghia and parts to match also $$$$$

Coolest: Notches no argument :wink:

BIG money: $15K+ wouldn't even cover my costs on the Notch build, but then again you could probably find a REALLY nice OG one for about that now.

Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:59 am

I'd say $20K+ is "big" money.

I have seen some NICE original cars sell for under $10K but also some really nice custom cars go for $15K-$20K. Totally different markets though and the custom cars were probably sold at a loss in several cases.

Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:12 pm

I drive the fastbacks, but would like to have a squareback as my "other car".
A little more versital. <sp>
Problem is around here, there arent that many T-3's period. I probably have the only ones. All of my T-3's have come from out of state.

Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:13 pm

EverettB wrote: ...some really nice custom cars go for $15K-$20K. Totally different markets though and the custom cars were probably sold at a loss in several cases.

I'd agree with you on that one and I think most builders know it going in. I had no pre-conceived ideas I'd "make" anything if I ever sold. I doubt I'd even break even on parts alone, less labor/time.

Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:24 pm

localboy wrote: I'd agree with you on that one and I think most builders know it going in. I had no pre-conceived ideas I'd "make" anything if I ever sold. I doubt I'd even break even on parts alone, less labor/time.

Thats what I'm thinking. I couldn't restore one for $10000 or $12000, not even close. Not to mention time, aggrevation, or the skills to do it myself etc. So if I could find a real nice notch for say.........10-12 grand ish, I couldn't go wrong.

"The older the notch the more desireable" this must be a correct statement, right?

Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:59 pm

jeffff wrote:
"The older the notch the more desireable" this must be a correct statement, right?

if it's body style you're refering to, it's a matter of taste. Some guys love the old (round nose) ones...some guys love the newer (boat nose) ones. But the earlier all OG cars are defineatly desireable to some.

Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:54 pm

I like the early body style better but I would take a clean late-model over a ratty early model any day.

Depending on where you are at and your time table for locating a car, it makes sense to go with quality and condition over anything else.

Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:16 pm

EverettB wrote: I like the early body style better but I would take a clean late-model over a ratty early model any day.

Depending on where you are at and your time table for locating a car, it makes sense to go with quality and condition over anything else.

Well said and I agree a 100%

Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:27 pm

I've had a square and a couple of fasties. Currently restoring a 69 fasty. One problem with the square is the engine compartment is right there in the car with you. My square was considerable noisier than my fasty.

I have seen some pretty nice type 3's here on the samba in the 5-6k range.