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1965 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TYPE 1

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Sept. 24, 2015, offered with no reserve.

$15,950Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $14,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1965
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle 1958 to 1967
Version
Beetle 1958 to 1967
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
115645867
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

Inside the middle half of 123 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$11,875 to $22,126
Median$16,000
Sales behind it123Likely

From 123 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Beetle 1958 to 1967 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $11,875 and $22,126.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1965 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, July 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 2, 2026$10,500
51-Years-Family-Owned 1965 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, June 25, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 25, 2026$8,300
1965 Volkswagen BeetleMecum, March 17, 2026MecumMarch 17, 2026$11,500
1965 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Jan. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 22, 2026$17,250
1965 Volkswagen BeetleMecum, Nov. 13, 2025MecumNov. 13, 2025$14,000
1965 Volkswagen BeetleMecum, July 10, 2025MecumJuly 10, 2025$8,350
1965 Volkswagen BeetleMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$5,600
1965 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, April 25, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 25, 2025$25,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Sept. 24, 2015Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$15,950
July 29, 2025Did not sellCars & BidsCars & Bids6,200$10,600 high bid
March 17, 2026SoldMecumMecum$12,650