Volkswagen Type 2 (T1)
1950–1967
Lowest price
US$23,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$46,625
Since 2020 · n=12
Highest price
US$165,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
12
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 12 lots

Based on 12 verified auction results
US$43,625
Market value · recent verified sales
-1.0%
12-month change
Fair Entry
Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.
Prices have been flat (-1.0%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$47,783
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$49,204
+13%
Market scores
50
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1964
−US$5,721-12%17 with · 12 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 T1 is currently trading at a median of $43,625 in the US market, down 1.0 percent over the past twelve months. This mild retreat sits against a broader appreciating-classic classification, suggesting underlying strength tempered by recent market caution.
Transaction volume over the past year remains modest at six sales, part of a twelve-sale total tracked across the dataset. This thin liquidity profile means that individual sales can influence the median meaningfully, and buyers or sellers should expect less depth in the secondary market compared to higher-volume segments.
The Type 2 T1 carries a collectibility score of 6 with moderate desirability, reflecting its status as an iconic early-era Volkswagen with enduring cultural appeal. Production and mileage data are not available for this analysis, limiting visibility into the mechanical and originality profiles that typically drive condition premiums in this segment.
The market is signaling a Hold stance with high confidence, reflecting equilibrium between modest downside pressure and the model's stable fundamentals. No active listings are currently tracked, which reinforces the thin liquidity characterization and suggests that availability rather than buyer appetite may be the binding constraint.
Base projections show a 9.5 percent appreciation over three years to $47,783, followed by 12.8 percent cumulative growth to $49,204 over five years. This moderate upside reflects steady demand for pre-1967 Transporters among enthusiasts and the segment's general immunity to cyclical downturns, though the thin transaction base leaves room for volatility around these trajectories.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$43,625
- Annual appr. rate-1.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked31
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared31 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,830
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months11
- Sell-Through92%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$61,354
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$23,000 – US$165,000
- Total Sales Tracked12
Recent sales
Showing latest 12US$34,000
Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026
Blue and white
US$83,000
Bring a Trailer · 28 Jul 2026
manual
US$64,000
Bring a Trailer · 21 Jul 2026
US$106,000
Bring a Trailer · 20 Jul 2026
Mouse Gray and Pearl White (two-tone)
US$23,000
Bring a Trailer · 16 Jul 2026
Mango Green
US$28,500
Bring a Trailer · 3 Jul 2026
white and tan · manual
US$45,250
Bring a Trailer · 2 Jul 2026
white and blue · manual
US$48,000
Bring a Trailer · 1 Jul 2026
Cyber Green and white
US$42,000
Bring a Trailer · 25 May 2026
manual
US$58,000
Bring a Trailer · 22 May 2026
green and white · manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.