1966 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Market Value & Price History
The 1966 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible has a current market value of $28,794 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 11 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2020 between $21,000 and $35,250. Based on US sales through Sep 6, 2026. 4 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 11 verified auction sales for the 1966 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, latest sale Sep 6, 2026. Value as of Oct 9, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | $14,301 | 85,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 7, 2026 | $12,500 | 46,000 mi | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $40,000 | 7,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $35,250 | 85,000 mi | Manual |
| May 10, 2025 | $37,251 | 84,000 mi | — |
| Oct 31, 2022 | $28,500 | 57,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 8, 2022 | $17,000 | 90,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 29, 2021 | $21,000 | 43,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 23, 2021 | $31,850 | 61,000 mi | — |
| Jul 8, 2020 | $25,250 | 9,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 1, 2020 | $26,000 | 23,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1966 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible worth?
A 1966 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is worth approximately $28,794 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 11 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 6, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $21,000 and $35,250; the full verified range is $12,500 to $40,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1966 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible sell per year?
4 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 11 1966 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible sales in total.
Are 1966 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1966 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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