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1974 Volkswagen Beetle auction results: final bids and sale history

FinalBid holds 88 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle. Across 84 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $1,150. Most of those cars were sold with normal wear. Half of the 11 verified odometer readings sit above 72,976 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 8, 2020, the newest in Sep 24, 2026. Auction results for the 1974 Volkswagen Beetle at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 1974 Volkswagen Beetle belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.

Final bid VIN Copart IAAI

Auction results at a glance

Auctions on record
88
Final bids recorded
84
Median final bid from 84 auctions
$1,150
Average final bid from 84 auctions
$1,696
Where most final bids land
$363 – $2,513
Lowest / highest final bid
$100 / $7,500
Median odometer from 11 auctions
72,976 mi
Sold with keys
81%
Copart / IAAI
73% / 27%
Auction dates
May 8, 2020 – Sep 24, 2026

Damage recorded at sale

  • Normal wear 23%
  • Front end 16%
  • Minor dents & scratches 11%

Auction archive FAQ

How much auction history is there for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle?

88 completed Copart and IAAI auctions, with sale dates between May 8, 2020 and Sep 24, 2026.

What is the average final bid for 1974 Volkswagen Beetle at auction?

Across 84 recorded USD sales the median final bid is $1,150, with the average pulled to $1,696 by the outliers at either end.

What damage do most 1974 Volkswagen Beetle auction lots carry?

normal wear leads, on 23% of the auctions — worth knowing before you read the low end of the sold-price range.

How many miles do 1974 Volkswagen Beetle cars have when sold at auction?

Half of the 11 verified odometer readings sit above 72,976 mi and half below it.

How much does a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle sell for at auction?

The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1974 Volkswagen Beetle lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.

What pushes a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle final bid to the bottom of the range?

Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any 1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

Example VIN history →