1973 Volkswagen Beetle
1973 Volkswagen Beetle sold for a median of $9,500 over the last 12 months, based on 25 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $6,167 and $13,315. 700 currently for sale.
1973 Volkswagen Beetle against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | $11k | $8.2k–$15k | 61 | 470 |
| 1971 | $11k | $8.4k–$14k | 70 | 599 |
| 1972 | $9.9k | $7.2k–$14k | 67 | 550 |
| 1973 | $11k | $6.5k–$14k | 66 | 693 |
| 1974 | $11k | $7.2k–$15k | 57 | 800 |
| 1975 | $12k | $8.2k–$21k | 18 | 118 |
| 1976 | $10k | $6.5k–$14k | 17 | 115 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1973 Volkswagen Beetle by version
- Beetle (1958-1979)
- $9.4k median, 33 sales in 3 years, 431 for sale
- Super Beetle
- $11k median, 30 sales in 3 years, 186 for sale
Recent 1973 Volkswagen Beetle auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Oct 8, 2026, Car & Classic | $4,687 | 118,094 | Car & Classic |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Sep 24, 2026, Mecum | $31,900 | 840 | Mecum |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 S Sep 17, 2026, Car & Classic | $5,290 | 110,408 | Car & Classic |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 Sep 15, 2026, RM Sotheby's | $8,385 | – | RM Sotheby's |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Beetle GT 1600 Sep 9, 2026, Car & Classic | $13,393 | 60,000 | Car & Classic |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Beetle Rat Rod Project Aug 31, 2026, Hagerty | $6,500 | 483 | Hagerty |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle Aug 22, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $6,167 | 47,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle Aug 15, 2026, Hemmings | $3,550 | – | Hemmings |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Beetle Aug 7, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $5,900 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Beetle Aug 6, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $16,750 | 3,200 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Beetle GT Beetle Jul 23, 2026, Car & Classic | $12,054 | 60,726 | Car & Classic |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Beetle Jul 12, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $11,000 | 61,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Beetle GT Jul 2, 2026, Car & Classic | $14,411 | 60,726 | Car & Classic |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle Jun 24, 2026, Cars & Bids | $9,900 | 35,300 | Cars & Bids |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Jun 12, 2026, Hagerty | $5,750 | 1,200 | Hagerty |
Listings
1,106 1973 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 700 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 1973 Volkswagen Beetle cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1973 Volkswagen Beetle sold for a median of $9,500 across 25 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $6,167 and $13,315. There are 700 currently for sale.
How many 1973 Volkswagen Beetle listings are for sale right now?
There are 700 1973 Volkswagen Beetle listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.