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This is a limited production Champagne edition that has been completely restored to factory specifications. It has a rare color matched spare tire cover, and classic Volkswagen two-tone wheels with chrome factory hubcaps.
For 1978, the microbus was powered by a horizontally opposed overhead-valve four-cylinder (air cooled) engine displacing 2 liters and offering 67 horsepower.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2013
For 1978, the microbus was powered by a horizontally opposed overhead-valve four-cylinder (air cooled) engine displacing 2 liters and offering 67 horsepower.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2013
2013 Barrett-Jackson, Las Vegas
Sale Price :
USD $12,650
2013 Mecum Auctions - Monterey
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $15,000
1978 Volkswagen Transporter Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Volkswagen Transporter
(Data based on Model Year 1978 sales)
| 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Sold for USD$31,900 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Bus Sold for USD$30,800 2020 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Campmobile Chassis#: 2382043995 Sold for USD$61,600 2020 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Combi Type 2 Campmobile Chassis#: 2382043540 Sold for USD$110,939 2020 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Van Sold for USD$30,800 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Sold for USD$35,200 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Type II Bus Sold for USD$17,050 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Campmobile Sold for USD$25,300 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Kombi Sold for USD$22,500 2018 Carlisle Auction : Fall Carlisle | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Sold for USD$17,600 2018 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Bus Westfalia Camper Sold for USD$32,750 2017 GAA : November | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Camper Bus Sold for USD$18,500 2017 Mecum : Portland | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Bus Sold for USD$15,000 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Transporter Chassis#: 2182130874 Sold for USD$8,102 2015 Barons Auction : Annual Yuletide Classic | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Transporter Sold for USD$12,600 2015 Carlisle Auctions Fall Auction | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Bus Sold for USD$11,000 2015 Mecum : Kansas City Spring | |
| 1978 VOLKSWAGEN BAY WINDOW MICRO BUS Chassis#: 2282084769 Sold for USD$12,650 2013 Barrett-Jackson, Las Vegas |   |
| 1978 Volkswagen 7-Passenger Bus Sold for USD$21,000 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Bus Sold for USD$12,500 2012 Mecum Auctions - Kansas City MO | |
| 1978 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER CUSTOM BUS Chassis#: 2282151687 Sold for USD$15,950 2012 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas |
Volkswagen Transporters That Failed To Sell At Auction
1978 Volkswagen Transporter's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Volkswagen Type II | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $23,000 | |||
| 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Bus | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $22,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Type 2 | 2019 Mecum : Kansas City | ||||
| 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Bus | 2019 Mecum : Louisville | $25,000 | |||
| 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Bus | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $25,000 | $35,000 | $45,000 | |
| 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Bus | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $40,000 | |||
| 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Bus | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $35,000 | |||
| 1978 Volkswagen Bus Champagne Edition | 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | $20,000 | |||
| 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper | 2018 Mecum : Hershey | $36,500 | |||
| 1978 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2 WESTFALIA | 2018 GpK Auctions Atlantic City | ||||
| 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper | 2017 Mecum : Chicago | $24,000 | |||
| 1978 Volkswagen Campervan T2 | 2382030209 | 2016 Historics at Brookland | $10,000 | $12,000 | |
| 1978 VOLKSWAGEN WESTFALIA CAMPER | 2015 McCormick's Auction # 59 | $17,500 | |||
| 1978 Volkswagen Bus, Champagne Edition | 2282107078 | 2013 Silverstone : CarFest South Pride & Joy Auction | |||
| 1978 Volkswagen Champagne Edition Bus | 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $15,000 | |||
| 1978 Volkswagen Champagne Edition Bus | 2282084769 | 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $15,000 | ||
| 1978 VOLKSWAGEN BUS CUSTOM BAY WINDOW | 2282061988 | 2012 BarrettJackson Las Vegas |
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