Volkswagen Type 2 (T2)
1967–1979
Lowest price
US$9,100
Since 2020
Median price
US$15,000
Since 2020 · n=9
Highest price
US$79,200
Since 2020
Sold cars
9
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 9 lots

Based on 9 verified auction results
US$13,250
Market value · recent verified sales
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
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Volkswagen Type 2 T2 is trading at a median of US$13,250 in the current US market, with a base projection of 9.5 percent appreciation over three years and 12.8 percent over five, suggesting steady modest upward momentum.
Our tracking sample encompasses nine total sales with six transactions recorded in the past twelve months, a thin liquidity profile that underscores the challenge both buyers and sellers face in sourcing or placing these vehicles quickly. The modest sample size means individual sales carry outsized influence on median pricing.
Type 2 T2s typically present with remarkably low average mileage of 200 miles, a figure that likely reflects either our tracked sample skewing toward collectible examples or the market's preference for lightly-used or restored specimens over daily drivers.
The T2 sits in the appreciating classic tier with a collectibility score of 6, placing it squarely in genuine collector territory rather than high-volume nostalgia segment. Desirability registers as moderate, suggesting appeal to enthusiasts without the universal recognition that drives premium valuations in blue-chip classics.
The five-year projection of US$14,944 represents a cumulative gain of 12.8 percent, outpacing general inflation but at a pace consistent with appreciating classics rather than breakout performers. Market fundamentals appear stable enough to support gradual accumulation among patient collectors seeking Volkswagen heritage and authenticity.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$13,250
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$450
- MaintenanceUS$900
- StorageUS$2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$3,750
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months7
- Sell-Through78%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$31,872
- Avg Mileage at Sale200 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$9,100 – US$79,200
- Total Sales Tracked9
Recent sales
Showing latest 9US$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
US$11,750
Bring a Trailer · 2 May 2026
beige · manual
US$15,000
Bring a Trailer · 18 Apr 2026
orange
US$24,250
cars-and-bids · 10 Mar 2026
200 mi
US$44,800
bonhams · 3 Oct 2025
US$79,200
mecum · 7 Sept 2024
Blue/White · Manual
US$77,000
mecum · 9 Jul 2023
Turquoise/White · Manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.