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1973 VOLKSWAGEN SUPER BEETLE COUPE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Sept. 27, 2013, offered with no reserve.

$9,625Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $8,750, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1973
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle 1968 to 1979
Version
Super Beetle
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1332335636
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 178 comparable sales, 0% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$8,763 to $16,500
Median$11,500
Sales behind it178Likely

From 178 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 $8,763 and $16,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1973 Volkswagen Super BeetleBring a Trailer, Aug. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 22, 2026$6,167
1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 10, 2026$26,000
1973 Volkswagen Super BeetleCars & Bids, June 24, 2026Cars & BidsJune 24, 2026$9,900
1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, July 8, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 8, 2025$10,750
1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, June 7, 2025MecumJune 7, 2025$16,000
1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, May 9, 2025MecumMay 9, 2025$5,875
1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle SedanBring a Trailer, May 5, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 5, 2025$16,750
1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, April 3, 2025MecumApril 3, 2025$10,500

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Sept. 27, 2013Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$9,625
April 19, 2015SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$9,900
Aug. 22, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$6,167