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1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Champagne Edition II

Sold at Bring a Trailer on April 25, 2026.

$20,500Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle 1968 to 1979
Version
Super Beetle
Miles shown
29,000
Chassis
1582056681
Title
Clean
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 177 comparable sales, 24% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,750 to $16,500
Median$11,500
Sales behind it177Likely

From 177 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Super Beetle (Beetle 1968 to 1979) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,750 and $16,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
40-Years-Family-Owned 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 22, 2026$13,000
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2026$23,000
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Champagne Edition IIBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2026$15,250
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2026$5,605
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, July 24, 2026MecumJuly 24, 2026$20,000
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, July 23, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 23, 2026$9,000
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, July 21, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 21, 2026$11,500
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, May 15, 2026MecumMay 15, 2026$30,000