SEMA-Displayed 1961 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold at Bring a Trailer on May 6, 2026, offered with no reserve.
$57,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1961
- Make and model
- Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
- Generation
- Beetle 1958 to 1967
- Chassis
- 3635856
- Title
- Clean
- Condition
- Excellent (2)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, 153% 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
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CUSTOM TOPLESS ROADSTERBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 11, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | Sept. 11, 2026 | $20,000 |
| 1961 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Aug. 12, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 12, 2026 | $15,000 |
| 1,776cc-Powered 1961 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, June 15, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | June 15, 2026 | $19,010 |
| 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Oval WindowMecum, April 10, 2026 | Mecum | April 10, 2026 | $24,000 |
| 1961 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, April 10, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 10, 2026 | $29,000 |
| 1961 Volkswagen BeetleMecum, April 9, 2026 | Mecum | April 9, 2026 | $10,000 |
| 1961 Volkswagen Beetle DeluxeBring a Trailer, March 16, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | March 16, 2026 | $19,250 |
| 1961 Volkswagen BeetleCars & Bids, Dec. 30, 2025 | Cars & Bids | Dec. 30, 2025 | $31,000 |