1968 Volkswagen Beetle Ragtop
Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 18, 2026.
$35,200Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $32,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1968
- Make and model
- Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
- Generation
- Beetle 1968 to 1979
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Chassis
- B8518196
- 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 320 comparable sales, 90% over its top.
Middle half of sales$8,300 to $16,813
Median$11,050
Sales behind it320Likely
From 320 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Beetle 1968 to 1979 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,300 and $16,813.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,915-Powered 1968 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Nov. 9, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Nov. 9, 2026 | $12,501 |
| 1968 Volkswagen Beetle ProjectBring a Trailer, Nov. 4, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Nov. 4, 2026 | $4,068 |
| 1968 Volkswagen BeetleMecum, Sept. 23, 2026 | Mecum | Sept. 23, 2026 | $11,000 |
| 1968 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | Sept. 10, 2026 | $7,700 |
| 1968 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Aug. 28, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 28, 2026 | $14,000 |
| Modified 1968 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, June 24, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | June 24, 2026 | $6,000 |
| 1968 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | Jan. 25, 2026 | $6,000 |
| 1,835cc-Powered 1968 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Jan. 24, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Jan. 24, 2026 | $8,400 |