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2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on April 10, 2016, offered with no reserve.

$5,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $5,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
2001
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
New Beetle
Version
New Beetle
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
3VWDD21C8YM480482
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 8 comparable sales, 48% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,388 to $14,750
Median$14,000
Sales behind it8Likely

From 8 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 $7,388 and $14,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 29, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 29, 2026$4,500
2008 Volkswagen New BeetleBring a Trailer, Oct. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 16, 2026$15,500
2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$4,500
2008 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 29, 2025MecumOct. 29, 2025$16,200
2008 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 9, 2025MecumJan. 9, 2025$14,000
2010 Volkswagen New BeetleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$8,350
2009 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$14,500
2010 Volkswagen New Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 29, 2026$14,000