Volkswagen Type 2 (T2)
1967–1979
Lowest price
US$8,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$19,278
Since 2020 · n=22
Highest price
US$79,200
Since 2020
Sold cars
22
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 22 lots

Based on 22 verified auction results
US$13,250
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
US$14,513
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$14,944
+13%
Market scores
50
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Good
60
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1974
+US$4,373+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 $13,250 in the US market, up 6.8% over the past twelve months on a stable upward trajectory that signals confidence without exuberance.
The sample of six transactions over the past year reflects thin liquidity in this segment, though the broader tracking pool of twenty-two sales over a longer period provides reasonable confidence in pricing. For buyers and sellers alike, this thinness means patience is often rewarded and negotiation room exists, but finding the right match may take time.
These vehicles typically turn up with very low mileage—averaging just 200 miles—a reflection of their status as preserved examples rather than daily drivers. This condition profile supports their classification as appreciating classics and underpins the moderate desirability that keeps them steadily moving through the market.
The Type 2 T2 carries a collectibility score of 6 and sits firmly in appreciating-classic territory, a tier that has proven resilient across market cycles. The absence of current listings suggests no inventory pressure at present, consistent with the thin-liquidity designation.
Base-case projections point to $14,513 by year three (9.5% appreciation) and $14,944 by year five (12.8% total gain), a measured pace that reflects steady demand from enthusiasts and collectors without the volatility of hotter segments. The high-confidence assessment supports a Hold or Wait posture for existing owners and suggests no urgency for prospective buyers, though entry at current levels carries reasonable long-term merit.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$13,250
- 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)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months20
- Sell-Through91%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$25,734
- Avg Mileage at Sale200 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$8,500 – US$79,200
- Total Sales Tracked22
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$25,300
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Cream/Red · Manual
US$17,600
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Sierra Yellow · Manual
US$23,000
Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026
Brilliant Blue and Cloud White
US$20,000
Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026
US$28,000
Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026
Niagara Blue and white · manual
US$13,950
Bring a Trailer · 8 Aug 2026
yellow
US$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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
