1979 Volkswagen Type 2
1979 Volkswagen Type 2 sold for a median of $14,406 over the last 12 months, based on 8 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $9,928 and $19,740. 101 currently for sale.
1979 Volkswagen Type 2 against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | $23k | $20k–$31k | 10 | 79 |
| 1977 | $14k | $11k–$22k | 13 | 121 |
| 1978 | $18k | $13k–$22k | 31 | 146 |
| 1979 | $17k | $12k–$20k | 23 | 98 |
| 1980 | $16k | $11k–$18k | 6 | 42 |
| 1981 | $11k | $8.6k–$12k | 15 | 45 |
| 1982 | $9k | $6.4k–$12k | 13 | 74 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1979 Volkswagen Type 2 by version
- Bay-Window Camper
- $19k median, 14 sales in 3 years, 33 for sale
- Bay-Window Bus
- $13k median, 8 sales in 3 years, 65 for sale
- Bay-Window Pickup
- $17k median, 1 sale in 3 years, 0 for sale
Recent 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window Campervan Sep 29, 2026, Car & Classic | $21,429 | 44,166 | Car & Classic |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window Devon Aug 15, 2026, Car & Classic | $14,062 | 9,164 | Car & Classic |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Jul 7, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $14,750 | 92,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen T2 Westfalia Jun 29, 2026, Car & Classic | $19,286 | 146,308 | Car & Classic |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 1990 Volkswagen Kombi Type 2 Camper Van Mar 30, 2026, eBay | $21,102 | 20,000 | eBay |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus Mar 11, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $7,900 | 9,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 15, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Feb 15, 2026, eBay | $10,000 | 108,497 | eBay |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window Microbus Super Viking Camper Nov 21, 2025, Car & Classic | $9,710 | 35,310 | Car & Classic |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 1979 Volkswagen Type II Bus Jul 9, 2025, Mecum | $13,200 | 19,104 | Mecum |
| May 27, 2025 | 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus May 27, 2025, Hagerty | $20,000 | 49,397 | Hagerty |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Jan 8, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $19,250 | 13,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus Dec 2, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $12,750 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter Aug 14, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $10,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 1979 Volkswagen T2 Devon Moonraker Camper Van Jul 25, 2024, Car & Classic | $18,415 | 17,805 | Car & Classic |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Jul 22, 2024, Car & Classic | $12,723 | 31,359 | Car & Classic |
Listings
204 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 101 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 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 sold for a median of $14,406 across 8 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $9,928 and $19,740. There are 101 currently for sale.
How many 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 listings are for sale right now?
There are 101 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.