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39-Years-Owned 1966 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Sold at Bring a Trailer on May 10, 2025.

$37,251Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1966
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle 1958 to 1967
Version
Beetle 1958 to 1967
Chassis
156972289
Condition
Good (3)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 122 comparable sales, 69% 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

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1966 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Oct. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 22, 2026$15,000
1966 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 5, 2026$14,301
1966 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, July 5, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 5, 2026$10,251
Single-Family-Owned 1966 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, June 16, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 16, 2026$8,750
1966 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, April 16, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 16, 2026$6,600
1966 Volkswagen BeetleMecum, March 17, 2026MecumMarch 17, 2026$15,500
28-Years-Owned 1966 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, March 10, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 10, 2026$40,000
1966 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Feb. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 25, 2026$35,250

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
May 10, 2025Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$37,251
Feb. 25, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$35,250