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Volkswagen Type 2 (T2)

1967–1979

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  • Lowest price

    US$8,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$18,028

    Since 2020 · n=16

  • Highest price

    US$79,200

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    16

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 16 lots

Volkswagen Type 2

Based on 16 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

US$13,250

Market value · recent verified sales

-9.4%

12-month change

Strong Buy

Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -9.4%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$14,513

+10%

5-Year Forecast

US$14,944

+13%

Market scores

50

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Weak

25

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1974

    +US$3,282+18%

    19 with · 15 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 Type 2 T2 has declined 9.4 percent over the past year to a median of $13,250, but transaction data and market signals suggest the segment has bottomed out and pricing pressure has eased. With only six sales tracked in the past twelve months, the model sits in thin liquidity territory, meaning price discovery remains episodic and individual condition variations carry outsized weight.

The T2 occupies the appreciating classic tier with a collectibility score of 6, supported by its role as an icon of mid-century leisure culture and modest but meaningful production numbers. Moderate desirability keeps the segment accessible to enthusiasts without the intensity of bidding seen in higher-tier Volkswagen variants, though surviving examples command steady collector interest.

Transacted examples show a median of 200 miles—a figure that reflects the sample's composition of light-use and show-quality specimens rather than road-going examples. This mileage profile underscores that T2 values track closely with preservation and originality, and heavily driven or modified examples trade at material discounts to the cohort median.

The three-year base projection of $14,513 (up 9.5 percent) and five-year estimate of $14,944 (up 12.8 percent) reflect modest but steady appreciation grounded in the model's stable cultural footprint and shrinking survivor pool. The recovery trajectory is gradual rather than speculative, consistent with how thin-liquidity classics behave after price corrections.

At current levels the Type 2 T2 presents a measured entry point for collectors prioritizing long-term holding over quick turnover. The zero active listings at reporting time, combined with thin transaction volume, suggests limited supply is already baking in the projected gains.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$13,250
  • Annual appr. rate-9.4%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked37
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared37 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,030
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months14
  • Sell-Through88%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$27,394
  • Avg Mileage at Sale200 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$8,500 – US$79,200
  • Total Sales Tracked16

Recent sales

Showing latest 16
  • US$8,500

    Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026

  • US$15,000

    Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026

  • US$20,000

    Bring a Trailer · 28 Jul 2026

  • US$31,900

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$17,500

    Bring a Trailer · 17 Jul 2026

  • US$40,000

    Bring a Trailer · 17 Jul 2026

  • US$18,555

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Jul 2026

  • US$14,750

    Bring a Trailer · 7 Jul 2026

  • US$9,100

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Jul 2026

  • US$11,000

    Bring a Trailer · 5 May 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.