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1954 Volkswagen Beetle

Sold at Bring a Trailer on March 29, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$15,150Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1954
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle oval window
Version
Beetle oval window
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
10752425
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 19 comparable sales, 26% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$19,100 to $33,500
Median$21,000
Sales behind it19Likely

From 19 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 $19,100 and $33,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1954 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2026$24,750
1955 Volkswagen BeetleMecum, April 10, 2026MecumApril 10, 2026$19,000
1955 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Sept. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 15, 2026$19,527
1955 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Sept. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 2, 2026$19,200
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