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1975 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 10, 2025.

$7,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $6,700, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1975
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle 1968 to 1979
Version
Super Beetle
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1552010402
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 177 comparable sales, 31% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$8,800 to $16,500
Median$11,500
Sales behind it177Likely

From 177 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Super Beetle (Beetle 1968 to 1979) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,800 and $16,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1975 VOLKSWAGEN SUPER BEETLE CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$21,000
1975 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 4, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 4, 2025$7,275
1975 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, June 13, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 13, 2025$10,100
1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$6,700
1976 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 15, 2026$6,000
1974 VOLKSWAGEN SUPER BEETLEBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$12,000
23-Years-Owned 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2026$8,700
50-Years-Family-Owned 1974 Volkswagen Super BeetleBring a Trailer, July 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 15, 2026$8,500