1972 Volkswagen Type 2
1972 Volkswagen Type 2 sold for a median of $17,600 over the last 12 months, based on 15 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $8,221 and $22,500. 181 currently for sale.
1972 Volkswagen Type 2 against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | $28k | $21k–$35k | 27 | 142 |
| 1970 | $23k | $20k–$35k | 24 | 175 |
| 1971 | $18k | $14k–$36k | 43 | 244 |
| 1972 | $18k | $13k–$29k | 47 | 181 |
| 1973 | $37k | $19k–$46k | 44 | 171 |
| 1974 | $25k | $15k–$39k | 69 | 166 |
| 1975 | $30k | $22k–$43k | 39 | 101 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1972 Volkswagen Type 2 by version
- Bay-Window Camper
- $15k median, 28 sales in 3 years, 61 for sale
- Bay-Window Bus
- $30k median, 17 sales in 3 years, 108 for sale
- Split-Window Bus
- $37k median, 2 sales in 3 years, 3 for sale
- Bay-Window Pickup
- 0 sales in 3 years, 2 for sale
Recent 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Sep 27, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $16,500 | 20,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Bus Westfalia Campmobile Sep 3, 2026, Cars & Bids | $22,500 | 50,800 | Cars & Bids |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Bus Aug 13, 2026, Mecum | $17,600 | 11,551 | Mecum |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window Devon Camper Jun 14, 2026, Car & Classic | $15,402 | 136,234 | Car & Classic |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Jun 7, 2026, Car & Classic | $5,625 | 163,707 | Car & Classic |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window High-Top Camper Conversion Feb 28, 2026, Car & Classic | $5,625 | 71,200 | Car & Classic |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window Microbus Camper Feb 25, 2026, Car & Classic | $9,241 | 29,033 | Car & Classic |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Feb 19, 2026, eBay | $4,550 | 69,469 | eBay |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Feb 10, 2026, eBay | $7,200 | 69,469 | eBay |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Camper Bus Jan 13, 2026, Mecum | $22,000 | 28,432 | Mecum |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus Jan 13, 2026, Mecum | $23,100 | 93,131 | Mecum |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Splitscreen 15-Window Jan 12, 2026, Collecting Cars | $19,420 | 54 | Collecting Cars |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 1972 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Nov 26, 2025, eBay | $29,000 | 100,000 | eBay |
| Nov 23, 2025 | 1972 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Westfalia Type 2 Camper Van Nov 23, 2025, eBay | $22,500 | 202,643 | eBay |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Nov 7, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $28,888 | 42,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
446 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 181 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 sold for a median of $17,600 across 15 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $8,221 and $22,500. There are 181 currently for sale.
How many 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 listings are for sale right now?
There are 181 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.