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1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Campmobile Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 7, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$8,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Volkswagen Type 2 bus and Vanagon
Generation
Type 2 T2 bay window
Version
Type 2 Westfalia camper
Chassis
2382134597
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 33 comparable sales, 76% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$15,000 to $22,500
Median$17,500
Sales behind it33Likely

From 33 sales of the Volkswagen Type 2 bus and Vanagon Type 2 Westfalia camper (Type 2 T2 bay window) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $15,000 and $22,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia CampmobileBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2026$17,800
1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia CampmobileBring a Trailer, July 28, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 28, 2026$20,000
1978 Volkswagen Type 2 WestfaliaCars & Bids, June 30, 2026Cars & BidsJune 30, 2026$15,750
1978 Volkswagen Type 2 WestfaliaBring a Trailer, June 24, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 24, 2026$26,750
1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia CampmobileBring a Trailer, March 2, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 2, 2026$27,500
1978 Volkswagen Type 2 WestfaliaBring a Trailer, Jan. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 25, 2026$19,000
1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia CampmobileBring a Trailer, March 20, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 20, 2025$23,000
1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia AutomaticBring a Trailer, Dec. 16, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 16, 2024$12,325