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1957 Volkswagen Beetle Ragtop Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 14, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$44,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $40,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle oval window
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1529743
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 39 comparable sales, 14% over its top.

Middle half of sales$19,639 to $35,000
Median$27,000
Sales behind it39Likely

From 39 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Beetle oval window in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $19,639 and $35,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1.6-L-Powered 1957 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Oct. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 26, 2026$7,100
1957 Volkswagen BeetleMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$30,000
1957 Volkswagen Beetle DeluxeBring a Trailer, Aug. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 10, 2026$28,750
1957 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window RagtopMecum, May 10, 2026MecumMay 10, 2026$26,000
1957 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window RagtopMecum, March 21, 2026MecumMarch 21, 2026$28,000
1957 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Jan. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 21, 2026$16,850
1957 Volkswagen Beetle DeluxeBring a Trailer, Oct. 24, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 24, 2025$26,000
1,914cc-Powered 1957 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Oct. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 22, 2025$11,500

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 9, 2022SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$47,300
April 24, 2025SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$36,300
July 24, 2025SoldMecumMecum$41,800
Jan. 14, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$44,000