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1.5L-Powered 1964 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 30, 2025.

$39,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1964
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle 1958 to 1967
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
5928941
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

Above the middle half of 197 comparable sales, 73% over its top.

Middle half of sales$12,000 to $22,500
Median$16,000
Sales behind it197Likely

From 197 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 $12,000 and $22,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1.6L-Powered 1964 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Oct. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 15, 2026$12,001
1964 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, June 8, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 8, 2026$22,001
1.6L-Powered 1964 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, May 29, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 29, 2026$16,250
1964 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, May 27, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 27, 2026$16,000
1964 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, May 11, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 11, 2026$9,000
1964 Volkswagen BeetleCars & Bids, April 28, 2026Cars & BidsApril 28, 2026$28,250
1964 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Feb. 24, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 24, 2026$12,000
1964 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 30, 2025MecumOct. 30, 2025$11,000