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1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Cararam archives 12 Copart and IAAI auction results for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle. Based on 11 recorded USD final bids, the median final bid is $4,200. The most common recorded damage category is normal wear. Records span Nov 5, 2024 to Jul 7, 2026. Past Copart and IAAI auction results for the 1978 Volkswagen Beetle. See final bids, damage, title status, odometer and full photos for each 1978 Volkswagen Beetle lot.

Auction data

12
Archived lots
11
Recorded final bids
$4,200
Median final bid

11 records

$3,739
Average final bid

11 records

$2,050 – $4,725
Typical bid range
$275 / $7,100
Lowest / highest bid
75%
Lots with keys
75% / 25%
Copart / IAAI
Nov 5, 2024 – Jul 7, 2026
Records from

Most common damage

  • Normal wear — 25%
  • Burn — 25%
  • Minor dents & scratches — 17%

Beetle years

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1992 1984 1982 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1950

Volkswagen models

Arteon Atlas Beetle BUS Cabriolet CC Corrado Eos EuroVan Golf Golf GTI Golf R ID.4 ID.Buzz Jetta Karmann Ghia Passat Phaeton R32 Rabbit Routan Scirocco Taos Tiguan Touareg Transporter Van Vanagon

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Frequently asked questions

12 archived Copart and IAAI lots, with auction dates from Nov 5, 2024 to Jul 7, 2026.

Across 11 recorded USD final bids in this archive, the median is $4,200 and the average is $3,739.

The most frequently recorded category is normal wear, at 25% of the archived lots.

Each 1978 Volkswagen Beetle lot below shows its final bid — the clearest guide to current salvage and used values for that year.

Review the primary and secondary damage, title type, odometer (and whether it’s actual), keys and airbag status before bidding.