1953 Volkswagen Beetle Market Value & Price History
The 1953 Volkswagen Beetle has a market value of $29,150, based on 4 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 4 verified USD sales between $18,250 and $45,000. No sale since Nov 30, 2022, so this value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 4 verified auction sales for the 1953 Volkswagen Beetle, latest sale Nov 30, 2022. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2022 | $18,250 | 92,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 11, 2022 | $19,400 | 36,661 mi | — |
| Nov 5, 2020 | $45,000 | 2,700 mi | — |
| Mar 14, 2009 | $24,200 | — | — |
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How much is a 1953 Volkswagen Beetle worth?
A 1953 Volkswagen Beetle is worth approximately $29,150, based on 4 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Nov 30, 2022, so this value may not reflect today's market. All 4 verified USD sales fall between $18,250 and $45,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1953 Volkswagen Beetle sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 4 1953 Volkswagen Beetle sales at auction.
Are 1953 Volkswagen Beetle 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 1953 Volkswagen Beetle. 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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DriveIndex tracks for-sale listings and auction results for the 1953 Volkswagen Beetle from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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