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Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 1987
Make: Volkswagen
Model family: Vanagon
Generation: T3
Trim / Variant: Syncro
Transmission: Manual
Exterior: Dove Blue Metallic
Interior: Blue
VIN: WV2YB0255HG083953

Highlights

Notable Equipment

Seven-Seater w/Weekender Rear Bench
Water-Cooled 2.1L Flat-Four
Syncro AWD w/Locking Rear Differential
14" Steel Wheels w/Full Covers

Service & Documentation

Window Sticker & Service Records
Documented service history
Window sticker
One-owner history

Market

Comparable prices

Vanagon Syncro

Median sold

$16,250

This car $16,500 · 2% above

5 sales · last 12 months

Sales over time

Earlier history

12-month medianMiddle halfThis car's sale $16,500

6 records · 5 sold · 1 unsold

Outcome

Car

Gearbox

Date · source

Price

vs median

1989 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Syncro Camper

121,000 mi · White · Manual · Sep 17, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Sep 17, 2026

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+68% vs $16,250

1990 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Syncro

223,000 mi · Pastel White · Manual · Jul 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Jul 16, 2026

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0% vs $16,250

1987 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Syncro

289,000 mi · Pastel White · Manual · May 27, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

May 27, 2026

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−54% vs $16,250

1986 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Syncro

220,000 mi · Pewter Metallic · Manual · Nov 14, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Nov 14, 2025

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+45% vs $16,250

1987 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Syncro

158,000 mi · Metallic Beige · Manual · Nov 13, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Nov 13, 2025

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−14% vs $16,250

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History

Sightings

2 events

May 21, 2026, 7:02 PM UTC
Sold
$16,500 · Bring a Trailer
Oct 2, 2025, 8:03 PM UTC
Auction closed
RNM for $11,000 · Bring a Trailer

1987 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Syncro
Bring a Trailer · Listing closed · May 21, 2026 · View on Bring a Trailer
Hammer price $16,500
1987 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Syncro
Bring a Trailer · Closed, RNM · Oct 2, 2025 · View on Bring a Trailer

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Identity & configuration