TheSamba.com :: View topic - Are people getting $4k-$6k out of non-running post 68 Beetles?

Sun May 17, 2020 8:06 pm

Here’s a 74 bug what’s it worth? Dents rust and all, drives ok though. :D

Sun May 17, 2020 9:38 pm

Abscate wrote: I would pay more for autostick over just another wagglingshifty bug

So would most in the real world- like the guy at the gas station that offered me 30k, three things he said my car had going for it 1. it hasn't been converted like most VW snobs insist on some of whom in this thread, 2. one family car since new and my dad's insistence on keeping every service record and receipt (and even the window sticker) and 3. always been garage kept, still the original floor pans and heater channels in fantastic shape. He REALLY wanted it, and was willing to pay a premium, I actually discussed with him for a couple minutes about how it was such a shame the autostick was a great idea but VW snobfest circles killed it with their uppity attitude and lazy approach to learning to work on them.

Makes you wonder just how knowledgable these so called experts are in this thread

Mon May 18, 2020 4:41 am

Zundfolge1432 wrote: Here’s a 74 bug what’s it worth? Dents rust and all, drives ok though. :D

That is the vehicle in the $4k-$6k range imo. Depending on the dents, rust, and mechanical condition determines which end of the estimate. From what I’m seeing on FB market place locally, the asking price would likely be about $8k-$12k.

Mon May 18, 2020 5:32 am

In reality they're not worth much, like any other cult type vehicle it's value is predicated on how much a person is willing to pay.
Look at old "anything" scooter, bicycle, I read just yesterday Michael Jordan first air Jordans sold at Sotheby's auction, $560,000.. cause his feet wear them.. nice

Mon May 18, 2020 10:34 am

sb001 wrote: Abscate wrote: I would pay more for autostick over just another wagglingshifty bug

So would most in the real world- like the guy at the gas station that offered me 30k,
Makes you wonder just how knowledgable these so called experts are in this thread

Thought you said the offer was $34K

sb001 wrote:
Yes in fact I just got offered $34k for it at the gas station this afternoon.
But, I turned it down- too much sentimental attachment + I am not hurting for cash.

throwing random numbers out doesn't help us gauge the market...

any ideas where we can find ACTUAL SALE prices of autosticks??

I'm restoring a '73 SB autostick currently for a gentleman and am curious if he has a shot of coming out ahead some day.....

Mon May 18, 2020 11:08 am

vwinnovator wrote:

Thought you said the offer was $34K

That's what he heard.

In all actuality the guy probably said "Three to four thousand".

:lol:

Mon May 18, 2020 11:11 am

found one:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&a...mqBj4zGYpa

Looks like Oldbug sold one as well.
maybe he'll share the price sold for... https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&a...qjO161YUbu

I can see $10K in order if it's super clean though.
At that price, they are still a good base to convert to a manual and through in a big engine :lol:

Mon May 18, 2020 12:23 pm

TDCTDI wrote: vwinnovator wrote:

Thought you said the offer was $34K

That's what he heard.

In all actuality the guy probably said "Three to four thousand".

:lol:

That would be a possibility if not for the fact that he offered 25k first then when I declined he went up to 34k because as he put it "it's an original unmolested autostick- I have to have it." I know it runs right in the face of your campaign against the autostick--sorry what can I say.

Mon May 18, 2020 1:34 pm

vwinnovator wrote:
In my opinion, and rust free beetle with a clean title, even gutted and without an engine, trans,interior, is worth minimum $3000-3500 with an additional premium if '67 earlier. (super beetles and autosticks excluded)

I wouldn't even consider selling a used engine/ trans running, drivable, solid, decent '68+ for under $7500 these days...

I agree with this guy, someone buy my running 67 for 4k. :wink:

Mon May 18, 2020 5:12 pm

Latest “unique” ad is a 71 Westy with no windshield, no motor/trans for $10k.

Mon May 18, 2020 5:44 pm

[email protected] wrote: Latest “unique” ad is a 71 Westy with no windshield, no motor/trans for $10k.

Some idiot will get a bank loan, and buy it for 8k and think they got a deal.

Mon May 18, 2020 6:21 pm

APPLEGREENVW wrote: [email protected] wrote: Latest “unique” ad is a 71 Westy with no windshield, no motor/trans for $10k.

Some idiot will get a bank loan, and buy it for 8k and think they got a deal.

I’m really curious if something like that happens. One of my personal vehicles I may be willing to part with is a 100% complete, non-running, fairly rusty 71 Westy. If they are getting $8k, I shouldn’t have an issue getting $12k? In all reality, I think the $10k Bus is maybe a $1k Bus, and mine maybe a $1500 one. Am I that far before 2010 on Bay pricing?

Mon May 18, 2020 8:17 pm

[email protected] wrote: APPLEGREENVW wrote: [email protected] wrote: Latest “unique” ad is a 71 Westy with no windshield, no motor/trans for $10k.

Some idiot will get a bank loan, and buy it for 8k and think they got a deal.

I’m really curious if something like that happens. One of my personal vehicles I may be willing to part with is a 100% complete, non-running, fairly rusty 71 Westy. If they are getting $8k, I shouldn’t have an issue getting $12k? In all reality, I think the $10k Bus is maybe a $1k Bus, and mine maybe a $1500 one. Am I that far before 2010 on Bay pricing?
Put the 71 westy on FB marketplace for 2 weeks. You never know what might happen.

Tue May 19, 2020 8:14 am

oprn wrote: [email protected] wrote: Splitdog wrote: Last week I heard a guy on here was offered 34k for a '69 autostick. :lol:

If it was a low mileage time capsule, I could see that. An owner of a local auto auction sold a 17 mile 79 Vert for $35k in the late 90’s.
I could be persuaded to put out that kind of money for an absolutely mint late convertible but an auto stick? Only if it was 100% very low mile capsule in perfect condition and there was documented proof that it was owned and driven by Elvis Presley!

Just because it is rare or low production numbers does not make it valuable. A '62 Rambler Classic 4 door Wagon with a 6 cylinder and 3 on the tree would be rare these days but you would be hard pressed to find a buyer at any price. Another case in point is a '70 411 Squareback (not many of them imported) I picked up in running order 8 years ago for $250. I tried a year ago on a local VW site to sell it and couldn't even get interest as a parts car!

The last time I saw a type 4 for sale local for $250, was over 20 years ago.

Tue May 19, 2020 9:02 am

There is a K car on BAT for 4 large, I shinola you not.

Tue May 19, 2020 9:56 am

I’m gonna put this to the test. I put up a 74 bug for sale today along with a 63. We will see if there is interest. Neither is priced high and I’ll make a package deal for both.

Tue May 19, 2020 9:56 am

Zundfolge1432 wrote: Here’s a 74 bug what’s it worth? Dents rust and all, drives ok though. :D

I'd say it would sell fast at $5,500.

Tue May 19, 2020 10:03 am

Tue May 19, 2020 3:27 pm

Zundfolge1432 wrote: I’m gonna put this to the test. I put up a 74 bug for sale today along with a 63. We will see if there is interest. Neither is priced high and I’ll make a package deal for both.

:popcorn:

If you’re truly trying to sell it, ask a sane price.

For a true experiment, I would list it at 400% of what you think it’s worth. Everyone else seems to be doing that.

Tue May 19, 2020 4:19 pm

34k.. hmm.. k means a thousand so, $34,000.00, sure you didn't mean $3400.00?