1978 Volkswagen Type 2
1978 Volkswagen Type 2 sold for a median of $18,540 over the last 12 months, based on 14 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $12,727 and $20,000. 146 currently for sale.
1978 Volkswagen Type 2 against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | $30k | $22k–$43k | 39 | 101 |
| 1976 | $23k | $20k–$31k | 10 | 79 |
| 1977 | $14k | $11k–$22k | 13 | 121 |
| 1978 | $18k | $13k–$22k | 31 | 146 |
| 1979 | $17k | $12k–$20k | 23 | 101 |
| 1980 | $16k | $11k–$18k | 6 | 42 |
| 1981 | $11k | $8.6k–$12k | 15 | 45 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1978 Volkswagen Type 2 by version
- Bay-Window Camper
- $18k median, 23 sales in 3 years, 57 for sale
- Bay-Window Bus
- $13k median, 6 sales in 3 years, 86 for sale
- Bay-Window Pickup
- $13k median, 2 sales in 3 years, 1 for sale
Recent 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Campmobile Sep 22, 2026, Hagerty | $23,000 | 92,100 | Hagerty |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus Subaru-Powered 4-Speed Sep 5, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $21,650 | 95,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Campmobile Aug 25, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $17,800 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Riviera Camper Aug 11, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $20,000 | 91,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Campmobile Aug 7, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $8,500 | 44,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Jun 30, 2026, Cars & Bids | $15,750 | 82,600 | Cars & Bids |
| May 15, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window Camper May 15, 2026, Car & Classic | $11,719 | 35,000 | Car & Classic |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window Campmobile Apr 5, 2026, Car & Classic | $18,080 | 46,179 | Car & Classic |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Westfalia Champagne Edition Apr 3, 2026, eBay | $20,000 | 44,825 | eBay |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window Mar 24, 2026, Car & Classic | $11,652 | 5,974 | Car & Classic |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Campmobile Mar 2, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $27,500 | 22,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Jan 25, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $19,000 | 10,563 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab Pickup Jan 18, 2026, Mecum | $19,800 | 1,350 | Mecum |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Nov 6, 2025, eBay | $202 | 10 | eBay |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 1978 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Oct 23, 2025, eBay | $2,500 | 50,000 | eBay |
Listings
286 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 146 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 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 sold for a median of $18,540 across 14 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $12,727 and $20,000. There are 146 currently for sale.
How many 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 listings are for sale right now?
There are 146 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.