1972 Volkswagen Type 181
Sold $11,500 on Jun 4, 2025 at Bring a Trailer.
View the original listing on Bring a Trailer · Beetle (Type 1) (Type 1) market

How this sale compares
Sold for $11,500, 25% below the market at the time: the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) (Type 1) median was $15,253 across 176 sales in the 12 months before (middle 80%: $8,050 to $30,500).
Details
- Year
- 1972
- Model
- Type 181
- Mileage
- 2,100 miles (true mileage unknown)
- Transmission
- manual
- Engine
- Air-Cooled 1.6L Flat-Four
- Exterior
- Yellow & Black Paint
- Interior
- Yellow & Black Upholstery
- Location
- AL
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