1978 Harley-Davidson Sportster
Built in 1978.
- For sale now
- 0
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1978 Harley-Davidson Sportster against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | $6.8k | – | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | $11k | $8.3k–$13k | 7 | 0 |
| 1978 | $8.8k | $7.5k–$9.7k | 6 | 0 |
| 1981 | $5k | – | 2 | 2 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1978 Harley-Davidson Sportster listings
Harley-Davidson Sportster by model year
1978 Harley-Davidson Sportster by version
- Sportster Ironhead
- $8.8k median, 6 sales in 3 years, 0 for sale
Recent 1978 Harley-Davidson Sportster auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | 1978 Harley-Davidson Sportster 75th Anniversary Jan 19, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $7,150 | 950 | Barrett-Jackson |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 1978 Harley-Davidson XLCR Oct 1, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $8,678 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| May 23, 2025 | 1978 Harley-Davidson XLCR May 23, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $9,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 19, 2023 | 1978 Harley-Davidson XLCR Nov 19, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $17,250 | 11,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 1978 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 75th Anniversary Nov 14, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $5,000 | 43,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 1978 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 75th Anniversary Sep 24, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $15,250 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 21, 2004 | 1978 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster Jan 21, 2004, Barrett-Jackson | $13,500 | 5 | Barrett-Jackson |
10 1978 Harley-Davidson Sportster vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars.
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