That's a lot of money for a VW, but...

A 1955 Volkswagen 23 window bus (not the subject)
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  Recently, at auction, a bus similar to the photo sold for $245,000.00.  The 1955 VW bus, 23 windows and all was fully restored.  Torn down piece by piece all parts were fully restored, so maybe it was a fair price.  It was a lot of work after all.  And this is a highly collectable and sought after model.
  Read more: https://autos.yahoo.com/news/vw-bus-sells-for-a-groovy--235-000-013502036.html

The Spartan interior (actual bus)
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Engine in the rear and a spare tire too!
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