1959 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
Sold at Gooding Christie's on March 7, 2025.
$44,800Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $40,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1959
- Make and model
- Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
- Generation
- Beetle 1958 to 1967
- Version
- Beetle 1958 to 1967
- Chassis
- 2185380
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 122 comparable sales, 82% over its top.
Middle half of sales$11,813 to $22,001
Median$15,750
Sales behind it122Likely
From 122 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 $11,813 and $22,001.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 9, 2025 | $12,500 |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 17, 2025 | $21,250 |
| 1959 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, June 16, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | June 16, 2025 | $8,300 |
| 1959 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, June 9, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | June 9, 2025 | $17,000 |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Feb. 17, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Feb. 17, 2025 | $47,500 |
| 1958 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Oct. 19, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 19, 2026 | $9,500 |
| 1958 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 3, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 3, 2026 | $24,500 |
| 1958 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, May 18, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | May 18, 2026 | $21,500 |