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1,914cc-Powered 1957 Volkswagen Beetle

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Oct. 22, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$11,500Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle oval window
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1296652
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

Below the middle half of 39 comparable sales, 73% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$19,875 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 $19,875 and $35,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1.6-L-Powered 1957 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Oct. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 26, 2026$7,100
1957 Volkswagen BeetleMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$30,000
1957 Volkswagen Beetle DeluxeBring a Trailer, Aug. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 10, 2026$28,750
1957 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window RagtopMecum, May 10, 2026MecumMay 10, 2026$26,000
1957 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window RagtopMecum, March 21, 2026MecumMarch 21, 2026$28,000
1957 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Jan. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 21, 2026$16,850
1957 Volkswagen Beetle Ragtop SedanMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$40,000
1957 Volkswagen Beetle DeluxeBring a Trailer, Oct. 24, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 24, 2025$26,000