1972 Vw Beetle For Sale - Craigslist (2024)

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What is the value of a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle? ›

The Super Beetle has a four-cylinder, horizontally-opposed, overhead-valve, four-stroke engine, located in the rear of the car. Beetles of this type got about 25 miles per gallon and had 11.1-gallon gas tanks.

There are tons of years of the VW Beetle, which provides plenty of opportunities to pick out the worst ones for drivers. Some are more ideal than others. We recommend staying away from the 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, and 2013 models. These require expensive fixes that can cause trouble as you drive.

1961 VW Type 1 Coupe “Herbie” — USD$212,500

As mentioned, here's the new king of the Beetles, a movie prop from the 1980 film Herbie Goes Bananas. Formerly displayed at the Planet Hollywood casino in Las Vegas, it owes most of its value to being an actual movie prop, moreso than a car.

The super Beetle had McPherson struts and the LS super beetle had disc brakes as well. That was the main difference. The Super Beetle has a macpherson strut coil spring front suspension compared to the regular Beetle's torsion bar trailing arm suspension. This creates a slightly bigger front trunk.

New Beetle

Second-generation Volkswagen Beetles have several power plant options but the 1.8T is by far the best. The 1.8L turbocharged four-cylinder produces 178 hp with 173 lb. -ft.

Its production span of 65 years is the longest of any single generation of automobile, and its total production of over 21.5 million is the most of any car of a single platform.

The average annual repair cost is $612 which means it has average ownership costs.

The '72 Beetle wasn't about raw power; with a modest top speed around 80 mph and acceleration from 0-60 mph in over 16 seconds, it was designed for reliability over performance. However, its lightweight construction and independent suspension meant it handled bumps with poise and had a nimble feel on twisty roads.

The Beetle is powered by a 60HP 1600cc flat four that is totally original, never rebuilt. In 1968 Volkswagen introduced a 3-speed semi-automatic transmission.

How many miles is bad for a VW Beetle? ›

Mileage Markers: Understanding the Beetle's Lifecycle

50,000 to 100,000 Miles: This is a crucial range for maintenance. Regular check-ups and prompt attention to issues are essential to ensure the Beetle's longevity. Over 100,000 Miles: Beetles with mileage in this range may encounter more significant issues.

The downside of these early VW beetles up to 1965 is that parts are a little more difficult to come by and there is less aftermarket support for the original engines. For off roaders early beetle chassis parts are desirable because their king and link pin front ends are known to take some serious abuse.

Even the cheapest car of recent vintage is light years ahead of a VW bug in terms of safety. In addition to the obvious lack of air bags, those old VWs do not have any side impact protection and do not have modern advances in chassis design that allow for “crumple zones” to absorb impact.

Find a Used Volkswagen Beetle Near You

Prices for a used Volkswagen Beetle currently range from $4,990 to $39,980, with vehicle mileage ranging from 2,550 to 155,730.

Based on the current Volkswagen Beetle listings for sale on Classics on Autotrader, you may find some that cost as low as $3,500 and max out around $70,000. While the average price of a Volkswagen Beetle is around $21,096, take a look at all the features, the vehicle's condition, and mileage to find the best deal.