Built in 1970, as a coupe, convertible, hatchback or sedan with a manual or automatic gearbox.
Seen across 15 sites in the last 30 days.
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | $18k | $13k–$23k | 87 | 386 |
| 1968 | $10k | $7.5k–$16k | 64 | 426 |
| 1969 | $13k | $8.3k–$19k | 64 | 539 |
| 1970 | $11k | $8.2k–$15k | 50 | 462 |
| 1971 | $11k | $8.2k–$14k | 68 | 589 |
| 1972 | $9.2k | $7k–$12k | 58 | 531 |
| 1973 | $11k | $6.3k–$14k | 57 | 691 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
The 1970 Beetle's median auction sale of $10,875 sits below the 1969 figure of $13,000 and close to the 1971 mark of $11,000. Its middle half of sales runs from $8,227 to $15,250, against $8,275 to $19,386 for 1969 and $8,200 to $14,061 for 1971. Across the nearby years, the 1967 model shows the highest median at $17,750, while the 1972 model shows the lowest at $9,181. The 1970 has recorded 50 auction sales over three years, and 462 are currently for sale.
Within the 1970 model year, the Beetle (1958-1979) accounts for nearly all of the sales activity, with 49 auction sales. That version's median of $11,000 is close to the year's overall figure, and its middle half spans $8,204 to $15,500. Currently, 398 of that version are listed for sale.
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Autostick Oct 26, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $8,750 | 70,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Sep 16, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $16,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Baja Sep 11, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $6,666 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Aug 19, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $9,200 | 90,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Wrought Iron by Rafael Esparza-Prieto Aug 16, 2026, RM Sotheby's | $58,800 | – | RM Sotheby's |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Aug 14, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $20,000 | 71,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Jul 29, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $11,000 | 11,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Jul 25, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $21,300 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Jul 22, 2026, Mecum | $9,350 | 38,834 | Mecum |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Jul 3, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $14,000 | 50,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Jul 1, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $20,250 | 14,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 6, 2026 | 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible May 6, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $10,750 | 27,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 1, 2026 | 1970 Volkswagen Beetle May 1, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $7,000 | 99,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Mar 24, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $10,500 | 79,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Classic Feb 9, 2026, eBay | $2,100 | 100,000 | eBay |
875 1970 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 463 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings across 100+ marketplaces, auctions and forums, plus thousands of dealers. Updated daily.
Over the last 12 months, 1970 Volkswagen Beetle sold for a median of $10,750 across 17 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $8,750 and $16,000. There are 463 currently for sale.
There are 463 1970 Volkswagen Beetle listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.