1961 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold at Mecum Auctions on April 9, 2026.
$11,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $10,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1961
- Make and model
- Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
- Generation
- Beetle 1958 to 1967
- Version
- Beetle 1958 to 1967
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Chassis
- 3889377
- 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 122 comparable sales, 20% under its bottom.
Middle half of sales$12,000 to $22,188
Median$16,000
Sales behind it122Likely
From 122 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 $22,188.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 Volkswagen BeetleCars & Bids, Dec. 30, 2025 | Cars & Bids | Dec. 30, 2025 | $31,000 |
| 1961 Volkswagen BeetleMecum, March 19, 2025 | Mecum | March 19, 2025 | $12,500 |
| 1961 Volkswagen BeetleMecum, Jan. 9, 2025 | Mecum | Jan. 9, 2025 | $11,500 |
| 1961 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Aug. 12, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 12, 2026 | $15,000 |
| 45-Years-Family-Owned 1962 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, May 13, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | May 13, 2026 | $16,350 |
| 1962 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, April 12, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 12, 2026 | $14,000 |
| 1961 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, April 10, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 10, 2026 | $29,000 |
| 1960 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, March 20, 2026 | Mecum | March 20, 2026 | $34,000 |