Volkswagen Beetle Market Value & Price History
The Volkswagen Beetle has a market value of $11,474 to $49,002 depending on year and condition, based on 552 verified auction sales across 22 model years (1951–1974). Individual examples have sold from $10,000 to $168,000, with 63 sold in the past 12 months.
Volkswagen Beetle Value by Year
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Recent Volkswagen Beetle Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | 1956 | $20,000 | 9,000 mi |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 1969 | $20,000 | 8,078 mi |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 1959 | $13,643 | 9,100 mi |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1955 | $19,527 | 34,797 mi |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1955 | $19,200 | 61,516 mi |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 1968 | $14,000 | 16,000 mi |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1954 | $24,750 | 75 mi |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1970 | $20,000 | 71,000 mi |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1956 | $168,000 | 700 mi |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1961 | $15,000 | 2,300 mi |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 1968 | $32,250 | 75,000 mi |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 1963 | $11,000 | 15,000 mi |
Volkswagen Beetle: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Volkswagen Beetle worth?
Volkswagen Beetle market values range from $11,474 to $49,002 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,000 to $168,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Volkswagen Beetle year is best?
There is no single best Volkswagen Beetle year: it depends on your budget and what you want from the car. The Volkswagen Beetle best-year guide compares every year on its market value, how often it trades and its value against the original MSRP. Whether each year is appreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature.
How many Volkswagen Beetle sell per year?
63 Volkswagen Beetle have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 552 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Volkswagen Beetle?
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