1978 Volkswagen Beetle
1978 Volkswagen Beetle sold for a median of $13,000 over the last 12 months, based on 17 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $10,000 and $22,000. 183 currently for sale.
1978 Volkswagen Beetle against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | $12k | $8.2k–$21k | 18 | 118 |
| 1976 | $10k | $6.5k–$14k | 17 | 115 |
| 1977 | $13k | $11k–$21k | 26 | 112 |
| 1978 | $14k | $11k–$19k | 47 | 183 |
| 1979 | $16k | $11k–$27k | 97 | 242 |
| 1980 | $10k | – | 2 | 8 |
| 1981 | $15k | – | 1 | 3 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1978 Volkswagen Beetle by version
- Super Beetle
- $15k median, 44 sales in 3 years, 82 for sale
- Beetle (1958-1979)
- $12k median, 3 sales in 3 years, 84 for sale
Recent 1978 Volkswagen Beetle auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Sep 22, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $13,000 | 81,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Aug 28, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $25,000 | 16,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Champagne Edition II Aug 26, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $26,500 | 2,600 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Aug 18, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $5,605 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Jul 24, 2026, Mecum | $22,000 | 17,759 | Mecum |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Jul 23, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $9,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Jul 21, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $11,500 | 61,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Beetle 1303LS Karmann Cabriolet Jun 17, 2026, Car & Classic | $22,098 | 41,309 | Car & Classic |
| May 27, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible May 27, 2026, Hagerty | $14,250 | 9,500 | Hagerty |
| May 15, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible May 15, 2026, Mecum | $33,000 | 23,914 | Mecum |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Champagne Edition II Apr 25, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $20,500 | 29,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Apr 9, 2026, Mecum | $15,400 | 7,805 | Mecum |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Mar 25, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $9,800 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Mar 20, 2026, Cars & Bids | $10,000 | – | Cars & Bids |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 1978 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6 Cabriolet Mar 5, 2026, eBay | $5,000 | 100,000 | eBay |
434 1978 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 183 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 1978 Volkswagen Beetle cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1978 Volkswagen Beetle sold for a median of $13,000 across 17 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $10,000 and $22,000. There are 183 currently for sale.
How many 1978 Volkswagen Beetle listings are for sale right now?
There are 183 1978 Volkswagen Beetle listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.