1972 Volkswagen Beetle
1972 Volkswagen Beetle sold for a median of $9,450 over the last 12 months, based on 20 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $6,273 and $11,441. 551 currently for sale.
1972 Volkswagen Beetle against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1975 | $12k | $8.2k–$21k | 18 | 118 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1972 Volkswagen Beetle by version
- Beetle (1958-1979)
- $9.7k median, 36 sales in 3 years, 336 for sale
- Super Beetle
- $11k median, 31 sales in 3 years, 121 for sale
Recent 1972 Volkswagen Beetle auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Sep 26, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $4,000 | 67,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Sep 22, 2026, Hagerty | $8,250 | 51,100 | Hagerty |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Sep 18, 2026, Cars & Bids | $5,500 | – | Cars & Bids |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Dune Buggy Super Cat Sep 12, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $14,300 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Aug 3, 2026, Cars & Bids | $6,500 | 69,200 | Cars & Bids |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Classic Beetle Jul 19, 2026, eBay | $4,000 | 46,981 | eBay |
| May 1, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1302L Cabrio May 1, 2026, Car & Classic | $11,421 | 43,271 | Car & Classic |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Apr 16, 2026, Cars & Bids | $9,000 | 11,900 | Cars & Bids |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Apr 10, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $10,800 | 57,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Apr 2, 2026, Car & Classic | $5,592 | 50,968 | Car & Classic |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Bug Jan 22, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $33,000 | 5,595 | Barrett-Jackson |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 Jan 18, 2026, Car & Classic | $8,654 | 29,045 | Car & Classic |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Jan 9, 2026, Mecum | $13,750 | 59,959 | Mecum |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Sedan Jan 7, 2026, Mecum | $8,800 | 69,160 | Mecum |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Dec 29, 2025, Cars & Bids | $9,900 | 22,100 | Cars & Bids |
Listings
914 1972 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 551 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 1972 Volkswagen Beetle cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1972 Volkswagen Beetle sold for a median of $9,450 across 20 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $6,273 and $11,441. There are 551 currently for sale.
How many 1972 Volkswagen Beetle listings are for sale right now?
There are 551 1972 Volkswagen Beetle listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.