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2056cc-Powered 1956 Volkswagen Beetle

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Oct. 3, 2026.

$20,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle oval window
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
10930731
Title
Clean
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

Inside the middle half of 39 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$19,639 to $35,000
Median$28,000
Sales behind it39Likely

From 39 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Beetle oval window in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $19,639 and $35,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 Volkswagen Beetle DeluxeBring a Trailer, Aug. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 12, 2026$32,000
1956 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, July 13, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 13, 2026$28,750
1956 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, May 21, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 21, 2026$21,000
1956 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLEBarrett-Jackson, Oct. 17, 2025Barrett-JacksonOct. 17, 2025$44,000
1956 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, July 25, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 25, 2025$15,250
1956 Volkswagen BeetleMecum, April 3, 2025MecumApril 3, 2025$24,000
1956 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Feb. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 17, 2025$19,750
Dual-Port 1.6L-Powered 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Sunroof SedanBring a Trailer, Nov. 15, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 15, 2024$12,000