Best Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Year to Buy
There is no single best Volkswagen Beetle Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 262 verified sales, the 1977 is the most affordable at $12,301. The 1979 trades most often (90 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 9 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 22, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 9 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Beetle Convertible | $18,000 | — | 90 | — |
| 1978 Beetle Convertible | $15,147 | — | 23 | — |
| 1977 Beetle Convertible | $12,301 | — | 12 | — |
| 1976 Beetle Convertible | $14,388 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 1975 Beetle Convertible | $11,078No sale since Jun 2025 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1974 Beetle Convertible | $12,477No sale since Mar 2026 | — | 11 | — |
| 1973 Beetle Convertible | $21,125 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 1972 Beetle Convertible | $12,800 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1971 Beetle Convertible | $13,683 | — | 20 | — |
| 1970 Beetle Convertible | $16,375 | — | 19 | — |
| 1969 Beetle Convertible | $15,013No sale since Feb 2026 | — | 10 | — |
| 1968 Beetle Convertible | $14,628No sale since May 2024 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1967 Beetle Convertible | $23,057No sale since Oct 2025 | — | 10 | — |
| 1966 Beetle Convertible | $28,794 | — | 11 | — |
| 1965 Beetle Convertible | $18,149 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1964 Beetle Convertible | $24,363No comparable sale since Oct 2024 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 1963 Beetle Convertible | $33,933No comparable sale since Feb 2025 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1959 Beetle Convertible | $40,299No sale since Sep 2025 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 1958 Beetle Convertible | $25,900 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Volkswagen Beetle Convertible year to buy?
There is no single best Volkswagen Beetle Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 262 verified sales, the 1977 is the most affordable at $12,301. The 1979 trades most often (90 verified sales). The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Volkswagen Beetle Convertible year is the cheapest?
The 1977 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $12,301. The most valuable is the 1966, at $28,794.
How much is a Volkswagen Beetle Convertible worth?
Depending on the model year, a Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is worth from $12,301 to $28,794 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Volkswagen Beetle Convertible year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.