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1974 VOLKSWAGEN SUPER BEETLE CONVERTIBLE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on April 16, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$22,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $20,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1974
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle 1968 to 1979
Version
Super Beetle
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1542080685
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 177 comparable sales, 21% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,750 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 $8,750 and $16,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$6,700
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
1974 Volkswagen Super BeetleCars & Bids, June 8, 2026Cars & BidsJune 8, 2026$4,600
1974 Volkswagen Super BeetleBring a Trailer, May 21, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 21, 2026$8,800
1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 3, 2025MecumOct. 3, 2025$9,450
1974 Volkswagen Super BeetleBring a Trailer, Aug. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 22, 2025$8,000