1972 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE · Salvage · VIN 3VWCA21C3XM442001 · #53843776

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1972 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

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Sale dateAugust 31, 2026

Row G050

Ended · 40 days ago

Copart USAInsurance sellerKeysCA · SalvageAll salvage Volkswagen All Volkswagen Beetle Salvage lots in California

You're viewing an archived listing — this auction ended on August 31, 2026.

Pricing

Last bid

US$450

Pre-loss value

US$7,749

Repair estimate

US$5,876

The repair estimate is 76% of the retail value. Close to the car's value. See lots at ≤ 100%

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Pricing

Last bid

US$450

Pre-loss value

US$7,749

Repair estimate

US$5,876

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Estimated total to buy

Last bidUS$450

Est. auction feesUS$348

Estimated totalUS$798

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Bid ceiling

The listed repair estimate alone is over 70% of the retail estimate — there is no bid at which this lands under it.

At today's bid, all-in with the repair estimate comes to 86% of the retail estimate.

A rebuilder's rule of thumb, not advice: bid, fees and repairs under about 70% of what the car is worth. Your target may differ; the calculator has every switch.

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Lot details

Lot #: 53843776
Sale date · Ended: Aug 31, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
Storage location: ADELANTO, CA
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT ENDAll Front-end damage lots
Secondary damage: SIDE
Title status: Salvage
Repair estimate: US$5,876
Odometer: 27408 mi
Engine: 2.0L 4
Transmission: MANUAL
Fuel: GASAll Gasoline lots
Colour: ORANGE
Body style: HATCHBACK 2DRAll Hatchback lots
Cylinders: 4
Keys: Yes
Auction branch: CA - ADELANTO
Event status: Pure Sale
Drive train: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle type: V
Odometer source: Exempt
City: ADELANTO
Postal code: 92301

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