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Modified, 10k-Mile 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Feb. 17, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$7,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1998
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
New Beetle
Miles shown
10,000
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
3VWBB61C7WM006685
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 42 comparable sales, 7% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,525 to $17,175
Median$10,835
Sales behind it42Likely

From 42 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) New Beetle in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,525 and $17,175.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Modified, Japanese-Market 1999 Volkswagen New BeetleBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$7,500
2000 Volkswagen Beetle RSI - Cup CarCollecting Cars, Feb. 9, 2026Collecting CarsFeb. 9, 2026$24,250
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle HPA GT6 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 22, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 22, 2025$56,690
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle RSiBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$158,000
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX Convertible 1.8TBring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 9, 2026$11,800
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8TCars & Bids, Oct. 24, 2025Cars & BidsOct. 24, 2025$12,000
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS ConvertibleBring a Trailer, May 7, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 7, 2026$10,501
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S PickupMecum, Jan. 11, 2025MecumJan. 11, 2025$21,000