1973 Volkswagen Beetle Market Value & Price History
The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle has a current market value of $12,058 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2018 between $11,000 and $16,050. Based on US sales through Aug 6, 2026. 4 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 10 verified auction sales for the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, latest sale Aug 6, 2026. Value as of Oct 9, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | $16,750 | 3,200 mi | — |
| Jul 12, 2026 | $11,000 | 61,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $11,255 | 34,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $16,050 | 3,100 mi | Manual |
| Mar 25, 2024 | $12,840 | 39 mi | Manual |
| Feb 25, 2024 | $19,250 | 71,000 mi | — |
| Aug 10, 2022 | $14,300 | 75,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $11,000 | 75,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 19, 2021 | $10,600 | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2018 | $10,000 | 62,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle worth?
A 1973 Volkswagen Beetle is worth approximately $12,058 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 6, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $11,000 and $16,050; the full verified range is $10,000 to $19,250. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1973 Volkswagen Beetle sell per year?
4 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 10 1973 Volkswagen Beetle sales in total.
Are 1973 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 1973 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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