Volkswagen Type 2 (T2)
1967–1979
Lowest price
$15,000
Since 2020
Median price
$54,000
Since 2020 · n=5
Highest price
$66,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
5
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 5 lots

Based on 5 verified auction results
$54,000
Market value · recent verified sales
+6.8%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Prices have been flat (+6.8%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
$62,895
+16%
5-Year Forecast
$66,078
+22%
Estimates based on 5 verified Australia sales.
Market scores
48
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Good
60
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1974
+$12,249+23%22 with · 18 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Volkswagen Type 2 T2 is trading at a median of AUD $54,000 in the Australian market, with a 6.8 percent year-on-year gain signaling steady appreciation in a still-modest value range. The HOLD signal reflects a market in equilibrium—neither overheating nor declining—with high confidence in the underlying trend.
Liquidity remains thin, with only five recorded sales over the past twelve months and no active listings at present. This scarcity limits conventional market depth but also underscores genuine collector demand; buyers and sellers should expect extended search timelines and likely direct negotiation rather than rapid turnover.
The Type 2 T2 carries a collectibility score of 6, ranking it as a genuine collectable rather than a speculative piece. Moderate desirability supports long-term holding appeal, particularly among enthusiasts drawn to the cultural significance and restored examples of air-cooled Volkswagen heritage.
The three-year projection points to AUD $62,895, a 16.5 percent gain, while the five-year base case targets AUD $66,078, representing 22.4 percent cumulative appreciation. These gains assume continued steady demand within the appreciating-classic segment and reflect the T2's position as a vehicle with modest but reliable collector recognition.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$54,000
- Annual appr. rate+6.8%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked44
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared44 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$7,610
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months2
- Sell-Through40%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price$48,150
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range$15,000 – $66,500
- Total Sales Tracked5
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
