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1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle

$12,900

1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle

Vehicle Details

Make

Volkswagen

Model

Super Beetle

Year

1972

Mileage

99,396 miles

VIN

1122924646

Body Type

Convertible

Transmission

Manual

Engine

1600 cc

Description

ONLY 1000 EVER PRODUCED..... TRUE 1-OF-1,000 FACTORY EMBARKED SPECIAL EDITION VEHICLE GORGEOUS FACTORY L96M MARATHON BLUE METALLIC BLACK LEATHERETTE INTERIOR 1600 CC MOTOR 4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION LIMITED EDITION BLUETOOTH STEREO SAME OWNER LAST 10 YEARS ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM GERMANY NUMBERS MATCHING ENGINE AND CHASSIS USB PORT ULTRA-RARE 15-INCH LEMMERZ PRESSED-STEEL SPORTS WHEELS WITH SPARE CALIFORNIA CAR TRULY A COLLECTORS CLASSIC THAT WILL ENHANCE ANY COLLECTION!!!!!!!

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Volkswagen Super Beetle Buyer's Guide (1971–1979)

Full guide
E
Emily Chen
JDM Classics
1971–1979
~4 min read
Updated Apr 2026
The Super Beetle is the most livable version of the air-cooled Beetle β€” MacPherson strut front suspension, a curved windshield from 1973, and a significantly larger front trunk. It's not the purist's choice, but it's a better car to actually use. The Cabriolet is the headline variant; a solid closed Super Beetle is one of the most accessible entries into air-cooled VW ownership.
This guide covers
βœ“ 10-point inspection checklist
βœ“ Common issues & what to avoid
βœ“ In-person inspection guide
βœ“ Market pricing by year & condition
βœ“ 5 FAQs answered
βœ“ History & fun facts

Volkswagen Super Beetle Market Overview

Based on 32 Volkswagen Super Beetle listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

32
Listed Now
$16,143
Avg. Asking Price
1971–1979
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site β€” Average Range
This car: $12,900
Low: $5,595 High: $33,995
Transmission Distribution
Manual 78% ◄
Condition Distribution
Excellent 13%
Good 6%
Fair 3%
Poor 3%
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Volkswagen Super Beetle Buyer's Guide (1971–1979)

I get asked often whether the Super Beetle or the standard Beetle is the better buy, and the answer depends entirely on what you want to do with it. The Super Beetle rides better, has more luggage space, and β€” from 1973 β€” a panoramic curved windshield that makes it feel substantially more modern. The standard Beetle is the purer, lighter, more original experience. For someone who wants to actually use an air-cooled VW on a regular basis and live with it, the Super Beetle is the more practical choice. For a purist who wants the definitive Beetle experience as Porsche intended it in the 1930s, the standard car wins. Both are legitimate. Know which you're buying.

What to Check Before Buying

Heater channel tap test β€” Tap full length both sides β€” metallic ring good, dull thud = rust inside
Heater channel probe test β€” Probe with screwdriver β€” any penetration means structural repair required
Floor pan inspection β€” Check under both seats for rust-through
Spare tire well β€” Remove spare, probe front trunk floor well for water damage
Curved windshield condition (1303) β€” Inspect for chips, cracks, and edge delamination β€” replacement is expensive
Cold engine start β€” Start from cold β€” steady idle and no valve knock required
Pushrod tube O-rings β€” Check engine case area for oil seepage at pushrod tubes
MacPherson strut inspection β€” Check strut mount condition and front end geometry
Cabriolet top and seals β€” On Cabriolet: test top mechanism and inspect all seals for deterioration
Rear corner rust (Cabriolet) β€” On Cabriolet: inspect rear body corners inside and out for water intrusion rust

Common Issues

Heater channel rust is the primary structural issue β€” same as standard Beetle. Floor pan rust accompanies it universally on neglected examples. The curved 1303 windshield is expensive to replace ($400–$800+) and prone to edge delamination with age. MacPherson strut front suspension is more complex than the standard Beetle torsion bar system and requires specialist knowledge to service correctly. Pushrod tube O-ring hardening and oil seepage is universal on high-mileage engines. Valve clearance requires periodic adjustment β€” more frequently than many owners realize. Carburetor (Solex/PICT) requires periodic attention to float height and idle mixture. Cabriolet top seal deterioration causes water intrusion and body rust at rear corners.

What to Look For

Heater channel tap and probe test β€” full length both sides, metallic ring = solid, dull thud = rust inside, screwdriver penetration = structural repair required. Floor pans under both seats. Spare tire well in front trunk β€” remove spare and probe well floor. On 1303 models: curved windshield condition β€” chips, cracks, and edge delamination are expensive to fix. MacPherson strut front end condition β€” check for worn strut mounts and correct geometry. Engine: start from cold, listen for valve noise (needs adjustment) vs. bearing knock (rebuild needed). Check pushrod tube areas for oil seepage. On Cabriolet: inspect all top seals, convertible top mechanism, and rear body corners for water intrusion rust.

Price Guide

Driver-quality 1303 coupe: $8,000–$14,000. Show quality: $16,000–$24,000. Cabriolet driver: $18,000–$28,000; show: $32,000–$48,000. 1302 (flat windshield) trades slightly below 1303 prices. Super Beetles are priced below standard Beetles at equivalent condition among purist collectors, making them better value for a driver-focused buyer. Parts support is excellent through the VW air-cooled community.

Did You Know?

The VW Beetle is the best-selling car model in history β€” over 21 million produced between 1938 and 2003. The Super Beetle's curved windshield was shared with the Porsche 914, both manufactured by Karmann. The final VW Beetle Cabriolet built in OsnabrΓΌck in January 1980 was presented to the Henry Ford Museum. In the United States, the Beetle remained the best-selling import car for most of the 1960s despite β€” or because of β€” its complete opposition to American automotive orthodoxy.

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