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1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 24, 2026.

$22,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $20,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle 1968 to 1979
Version
Super Beetle
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1582057629
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 177 comparable sales, 21% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,750 to $16,500
Median$11,500
Sales behind it177Likely

From 177 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Super Beetle (Beetle 1968 to 1979) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,750 and $16,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2026$23,000
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2026$5,605
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, July 23, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 23, 2026$9,000
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, July 21, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 21, 2026$11,500
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, May 15, 2026MecumMay 15, 2026$30,000
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$14,000
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleCars & Bids, March 20, 2026Cars & BidsMarch 20, 2026$10,000
1978 VOLKSWAGEN SUPER BEETLE CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 19, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 19, 2026$10,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
June 24, 2016SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$22,000
July 24, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$22,000