Volkswagen Type 2 (T2)
1967–1979
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

Based on 16 verified auction results
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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
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 16US$8,500
Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026
US$15,000
Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026
Chianti Red and white · manual
US$20,000
Bring a Trailer · 28 Jul 2026
Dakota Beige · manual
US$31,900
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Gray/Silver · Manual
US$17,500
Bring a Trailer · 17 Jul 2026
yellow · 3-speed automatic
US$40,000
Bring a Trailer · 17 Jul 2026
white
US$18,555
Bring a Trailer · 15 Jul 2026
Orient Blue
US$14,750
Bring a Trailer · 7 Jul 2026
manual
US$9,100
Bring a Trailer · 5 Jul 2026
custom floral paint
US$11,000
Bring a Trailer · 5 May 2026
green and white · manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.