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1972 VOLKSWAGEN SUPER BEETLE CUSTOM COUPE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 24, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$16,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $15,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle 1968 to 1979
Version
Super Beetle
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1122700320
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 178 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$8,763 to $16,500
Median$11,500
Sales behind it178Likely

From 178 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 $8,763 and $16,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
30-Years-Owned 1972 Volkswagen Super BeetleBring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2026$7,000
1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 31, 2026$11,000
1972 Volkswagen Super BeetleCars & Bids, Sept. 18, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 18, 2026$5,500
1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleCars & Bids, April 16, 2026Cars & BidsApril 16, 2026$9,000
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

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 24, 2024Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$16,500
Dec. 5, 2025SoldMecumMecum$9,900