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2003 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S Pickup

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 11, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$23,100Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $21,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2003
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
New Beetle
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
3VWFE21C63M426516
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

Above the middle half of 42 comparable sales, 31% over its top.

Middle half of sales$7,125 to $16,025
Median$10,586
Sales behind it42Likely

From 42 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 $7,125 and $16,025.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$12,250
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 5, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 5, 2025$5,600
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo SCars & Bids, May 13, 2025Cars & BidsMay 13, 2025$4,600
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX Convertible 1.8TBring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 9, 2026$11,800
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS ConvertibleBring a Trailer, May 7, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 7, 2026$10,501
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible GLSCars & Bids, Oct. 16, 2025Cars & BidsOct. 16, 2025$6,000
Original-Owner 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDI 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 17, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 17, 2025$6,100
2002 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TurboCars & Bids, Feb. 7, 2025Cars & BidsFeb. 7, 2025$5,100