Best Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Year to Buy
There is no single best Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 64 verified sales, the 1972 is the most affordable at $17,253. The 1978 trades most often (17 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 27, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Type 2 Westfalia | $17,400 | — | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 1978 Type 2 Westfalia | $22,484 | — | 17 | — |
| 1977 Type 2 Westfalia | $20,565 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 1974 Type 2 Westfalia | $22,681No sale since May 2024 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1972 Type 2 Westfalia | $17,253 | — | 10 | — |
| 1971 Type 2 Westfalia | $15,740 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1970 Type 2 Westfalia | $20,395No sale since Jan 2026 | — | 11 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which Type 2 Westfalia year is appreciating?
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Best Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia year to buy?
There is no single best Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 64 verified sales, the 1972 is the most affordable at $17,253. The 1978 trades most often (17 verified sales). The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia year is the cheapest?
The 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $17,253. The most valuable is the 1978, at $22,484.
How much is a Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia worth?
Depending on the model year, a Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia is worth from $17,253 to $22,484 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.