1981 Volkswagen Type 2
1981 Volkswagen Type 2 against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1983 | $22k | $15k–$24k | 7 | 34 |
| 1984 | $12k | $9.1k–$17k | 15 | 99 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1981 Volkswagen Type 2 by version
- Vanagon
- $10k median, 12 sales in 3 years, 45 for sale
Recent 1981 Volkswagen Type 2 auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 1981 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Joker Camper May 17, 2026, Car & Classic | $10,045 | 52,461 | Car & Classic |
| May 5, 2026 | 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon L May 5, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $7,200 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| May 2, 2026 | 1981 Volkswagen Type 2 Panel Van Diesel May 2, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $11,750 | 13,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia P27 Oct 23, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $16,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 8, 2025 | 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon CAMPER Sep 8, 2025, eBay | $10,000 | 104,089 | eBay |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 1981 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Conversion Aug 21, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $11,750 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia P27 Aug 20, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $10,100 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 1981 Volkswagen Type 2 T25 Devon Campervan Jul 4, 2025, Car & Classic | $7,165 | 92,939 | Car & Classic |
| May 25, 2025 | 1981 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus May 25, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $16,600 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| May 13, 2025 | 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon L Westfalia May 13, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $11,000 | 110,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1981 Volkswagen Type II Single Cab Pickup Mar 19, 2025, Mecum | $13,200 | 11,529 | Mecum |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon Jul 16, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $6,800 | 159,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 1981 Volkswagen Type 2 T25 Devon Campervan Jul 1, 2024, Car & Classic | $10,714 | 23,225 | Car & Classic |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Apr 29, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $3,300 | 90,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Feb 18, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $12,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
111 1981 Volkswagen Type 2 vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 45 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 many 1981 Volkswagen Type 2 listings are for sale right now?
There are 45 1981 Volkswagen Type 2 listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
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