1978 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1978 Volkswagen Beetle sold for $12,650 at Barrett-Jackson in January 2023 and for $8,800 there in April 2023, as of October 23, 2026.
Photo: Barrett-JacksonEvery time it’s been to auction
2 appearances. Oldest first.
- Jan 2023Sold $12,650Barrett-Jackson
- Apr 2023Sold $8,800Barrett-Jackson
What Beetle convertibles sell for
9 sales in the past two years.
Most sold between $9,000 and $10,000
What this spec has sold for, last 2 years
Beetle convertibles that sold
The 9 sales behind the range above, in the past two years. Newest first.
- 197836,000 miles · Jul 2026 · Bring a Trailer$9,000
- 197861,000 miles · Jul 2026 · Bring a Trailer$11,500
- 19781,700 miles · Mar 2026 · Bring a Trailer$9,800
- 1978Mar 2026 · Cars & Bids$10,000
- 197832,000 miles · Jul 2025 · Bring a Trailer$9,750
- 197849,000 miles · Jun 2025 · Bring a Trailer$10,100
- 19786,331 miles · May 2025 · Hagerty$5,800
- 19783,000 miles · Feb 2025 · Bring a Trailer$14,250
- 197877,000 miles · Dec 2024 · Bring a Trailer$6,853
Beetle coupes that sold
1 in the past two years. A different body, so not part of the range above. Newest first.
Beetle Cabriolets that sold
1 in the past two years. A different body, so not part of the range above. Newest first.
Questions
- What did this car last sell for?
- $8,800 at Barrett-Jackson in April 2023.
- How many times has it been to auction?
- Twice, and it sold each time.
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