1974 Volkswagen Beetle Market Value & Price History
The 1974 Volkswagen Beetle has a market value of $11,633, based on 5 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 5 verified USD sales between $10,250 and $15,300. No sale since May 20, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 5 verified auction sales for the 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, latest sale May 20, 2024. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2024 | $11,250 | 7,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 15, 2024 | $13,000 | 25,000 mi | — |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $13,650 | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2021 | $10,250 | 105,223 mi | Manual |
| Aug 21, 2021 | $15,300 | 48,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle worth?
A 1974 Volkswagen Beetle is worth approximately $11,633, based on 5 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since May 20, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market. All 5 verified USD sales fall between $10,250 and $15,300. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1974 Volkswagen Beetle sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 5 1974 Volkswagen Beetle sales at auction.
Are 1974 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 1974 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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