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£5,693
One-Owner 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon L 4-Speed
United States • 5 Apr 2026 • Lot Lot #236471
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a one-owner 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon L, a California-market model, finished in two-tone Ivory and Bright Orange. It features a replacement four-speed manual transaxle and shows some wear, including rust and a non-functional odometer, though it comes with a clean Carfax report.

Condition
5
The car has rust, the odometer is non-functional, and the seller recommends replacing the battery, indicating noticeable cosmetic and mechanical wear. Multiple minor dents, paint blemishes, or wheel damage. Moderate reconditioning is needed.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WV2YA025XBH015085
Odometer:
65,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
on Non-Working Odometer, TMU Air‑Cooled 2.0L Flat‑Four Replacement Four‑Speed Manual Transaxle Two‑Tone Ivory & Bright Orange Paint Brown Cloth & Vinyl Upholstery 14" Steel Wheels Dual Front Bucket Seats Two‑Seat Center Bench Folding Third‑Row Bench Sliding Side Windows Radio
This 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon L is a California-market model that was purchased new by the current owner and is powered by an air-cooled 2.0L flat-four mated to a replacement four-speed manual transaxle.
Finished in two-tone Ivory and Bright Orange over brown cloth and vinyl, the van features 14″ steel wheels with covers, dual front bucket seats, a two-seat center bench, a folding third-row bench, a radio, air conditioning, and sliding side windows.
This T3 is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner at no reserve with the owner’s manual, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title in the owner’s name.
The van is finished in two-tone Ivory and Bright Orange and features sliding side wind...
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£2,191
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,717
Median Price (Since 2020)
£63,085
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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