Volkswagen Type 2 (T1)
1950–1967
Lowest price
US$23,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$46,625
Since 2020 · n=10
Highest price
US$165,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
10
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 10 lots

Based on 10 verified auction results
US$43,625
Market value · recent verified sales
-10.4%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 10.4% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
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
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1964
−US$5,717-12%13 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 trading at a median of US$43,625 in the US market, down 10.4 percent year-over-year—a meaningful pullback that reflects broader softness in the segment. The SELL signal and depreciating status are consistent with this trajectory, though the decline appears to have stabilized recent transaction activity.
Liquidity in this market is thin, with only six sales tracked over the past twelve months and ten total in the dataset. The absence of current active listings underscores how infrequently these vehicles trade, making pricing discovery challenging for both buyers and sellers. This scarcity can cut both ways: it insulates owners from daily price pressure but also means finding a buyer requires patience.
The Type 2 T1 carries a collectibility score of 6 and is classified as an appreciating classic with moderate desirability. Condition, originality, and specific variant details likely drive significant value spread across the market, though production-unit data is unavailable to establish rarity benchmarks.
Looking ahead, the three-year base projection sits at US$47,783, implying a 9.5 percent gain from current levels. The five-year projection extends to US$49,204, or 12.8 percent appreciation. These modest upside scenarios suggest a slow-moving recovery from the current dip, though the thin transaction volume leaves room for volatility on both sides of that base case.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$43,625
- Annual appr. rate-10.4%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked27
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared27 (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 Months9
- Sell-Through90%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$61,925
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$23,000 – US$165,000
- Total Sales Tracked10
Recent sales
Showing latest 10US$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
US$39,500
Bring a Trailer · 27 Apr 2026
manual
US$165,000
mecum · 14 Aug 2021
Sealing Wax Red/Gray
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.