[T3] Whats is a Type 3 worth?

[J. Jonik]

We're all potentially rich.    Not to mention what we've saved by not buying The Latest Models of this and that over the decades.   And, not mentioning the value of our labor keeping the things going.  Personal purchase prices for my cars over the years range from about $300 to zero.  They were/are cars, not investments.

http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1971/Volkswagen/Type-3/2-Door-Sedan-Squareback-Wagon/Values
 
        1971 Volkswagen Type 3
    2 Door Sedan Squareback Wagon  Pricing

(Don't know what "MSRP" means.)
	            
Original   MSRP      $2,599
Low  Retail                  $4,550
Average Retail        $8,700
High Retail                 $14,000
Higher                  $ the moon      (see below)

Value Explanations



Prices shown are retail consumer values and to be considered as selling 
prices. Trade-in values are to be determined by local dealers and are 
generally lower than values shown.



Low Retail Value 
This vehicle would be in 
mechanically functional condition, needing only minor reconditioning.  
The exterior paint, trim, and interior would show normal wear, needing 
only minor reconditioning.  May also be a deteriorated restoration or a 
very poor amateur restoration.  Most usable "as-is".

Some of the 
vehicles in this publication could be considered "Daily Drivers" and are
 not valued as a classic vehicle. When determining a value for a daily 
driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value.

Note:  This value does not represent a "parts car".

Average Retail Value

 This vehicle would be in good condition overall.  It could be an older 
restoration or a well-maintained original vehicle.  Completely operable.
  The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are presentable and 
serviceable inside and out.  A "20-footer".

High Retail Value 

 This vehicle would be in excellent condition overall.  It could be a 
completely restored or an extremely well maintained original vehicle 
showing very minimal wear.  The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are 
not in need of reconditioning.  The interior would be in excellent 
condition.

 Note:  This value does not represent a "100 Point" or "# 1" vehicle *.  *
 "100 Point" or "# 1" vehicle is not driven.  It would generally be in a
 museum or transported in an enclosed trailer to concourse judging and 
car shows.  This type of car would be stored in a climate-regulated 
facility.
	            
	            	
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