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1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle

Sold at Cars & Bids on Sept. 18, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$5,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle 1968 to 1979
Version
Super Beetle
Miles shown
15,500
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1122270723
Title
Clean
Condition
Good (3)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 177 comparable sales, 60% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$8,800 to $16,500
Median$11,500
Sales behind it177Likely

From 177 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Super Beetle (Beetle 1968 to 1979) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,800 and $16,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
41-Years-Owned 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, April 10, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 10, 2026$10,800
1972 Volkswagen Super BeetleMecum, Dec. 5, 2025MecumDec. 5, 2025$8,900
1972 Volkswagen Super BeetleBring a Trailer, Aug. 4, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 4, 2025$6,508
1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle SedanBring a Trailer, July 19, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 19, 2025$8,100
Modified 1972 Volkswagen Super BeetleBring a Trailer, June 10, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 10, 2025$4,600
1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, May 10, 2025MecumMay 10, 2025$15,000
1972 VOLKSWAGEN SUPER BEETLE CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, April 24, 2025Barrett-JacksonApril 24, 2025$22,000
1972 Volkswagen Super BeetleBring a Trailer, Feb. 20, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 20, 2025$5,100