1972 Volkswagen Beetle Market Value & Price History
The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle has a market value of $15,558, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2020 between $14,250 and $23,750. No sale since Apr 27, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 10 verified auction sales for the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, latest sale Apr 27, 2025. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2025 | $16,000 | 64,000 mi | — |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $17,500 | 3,900 mi | Manual |
| May 1, 2024 | $28,000 | 15,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 26, 2023 | $18,000 | 87,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 17, 2023 | $11,395 | — | Manual |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $23,750 | 87,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 23, 2023 | $26,000 | 61,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 24, 2022 | $20,350 | 29,035 mi | — |
| Sep 9, 2021 | $14,250 | 78,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 7, 2020 | $14,223 | 94,000 mi | — |
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How much is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle worth?
A 1972 Volkswagen Beetle is worth approximately $15,558, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Apr 27, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $14,250 and $23,750; the full verified range is $11,395 to $28,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1972 Volkswagen Beetle sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 10 1972 Volkswagen Beetle sales at auction.
Are 1972 Volkswagen Beetle sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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