1971 Volkswagen Beetle
1971 Volkswagen Beetle sold for a median of $9,988 over the last 12 months, based on 27 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $6,703 and $13,000. 604 currently for sale.
1971 Volkswagen Beetle against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | $10k | $7.8k–$17k | 65 | 427 |
| 1969 | $13k | $8.3k–$20k | 68 | 549 |
| 1970 | $11k | $8.2k–$15k | 61 | 475 |
| 1971 | $11k | $8.4k–$14k | 70 | 604 |
| 1972 | $9.9k | $7.2k–$14k | 67 | 552 |
| 1973 | $11k | $6.5k–$14k | 66 | 700 |
| 1974 | $11k | $7.2k–$15k | 57 | 801 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1971 Volkswagen Beetle by version
- Super Beetle
- $12k median, 42 sales in 3 years, 244 for sale
- Beetle (1958-1979)
- $9.9k median, 27 sales in 3 years, 269 for sale
Recent 1971 Volkswagen Beetle auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Oct 21, 2026, Mecum | $14,850 | 60,600 | Mecum |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 1971 Volkswagen Beetle Oct 5, 2026, Hagerty | $5,250 | 82,600 | Hagerty |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Sep 22, 2026, Mecum | $8,800 | 76,846 | Mecum |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Sep 3, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $9,988 | 35,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1971 Volkswagen Beetle Sep 2, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $4,450 | 28,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Sep 2, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $10,750 | 16,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 1971 Volkswagen Beetle Roadster Aug 10, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $10,750 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Aug 4, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $18,000 | 8,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Jul 29, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $22,500 | 678 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Jul 22, 2026, Mecum | $12,100 | 95,241 | Mecum |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 1971 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 Jul 20, 2026, Car & Classic | $5,659 | 74,109 | Car & Classic |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1971 Volkswagen Beetle Jul 8, 2026, Cars & Bids | $6,906 | 31,900 | Cars & Bids |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Jun 23, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $9,000 | 3,200 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 13, 2026 | 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle May 13, 2026, Hagerty | $6,500 | 11,000 | Hagerty |
| May 12, 2026 | 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible May 12, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $13,250 | – | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
1,040 1971 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 604 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1971 Volkswagen Beetle sold for a median of $9,988 across 27 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $6,703 and $13,000. There are 604 currently for sale.
How many 1971 Volkswagen Beetle listings are for sale right now?
There are 604 1971 Volkswagen Beetle listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.