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1998 Volkswagen New Beetle

Sold at Cars & Bids on Dec. 28, 2020, offered with no reserve.

$5,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 16, 2026.

The car

Year
1998
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
New Beetle
Version
New Beetle
Miles shown
22,200
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
3VWBB61C8WM009790
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 8 comparable sales, 37% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,388 to $14,750
Median$14,000
Sales behind it8Likely

From 8 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) New Beetle in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,388 and $14,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 29, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 29, 2026$4,500
2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$4,500
2008 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 29, 2025MecumOct. 29, 2025$16,200
2008 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 9, 2025MecumJan. 9, 2025$14,000
2008 Volkswagen New BeetleBring a Trailer, Oct. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 16, 2026$15,500
2009 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$14,500
2010 Volkswagen New BeetleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$8,350
2010 Volkswagen New Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 29, 2026$14,000