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1969 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CUSTOM BAJA BUG

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 25, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$22,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $20,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1969
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle 1968 to 1979
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
119002541
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 320 comparable sales, 19% 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

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1969 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2026$20,000
1969 Volkswagen BeetleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$13,500
1969 Volkswagen BeetleMecum, Sept. 22, 2026MecumSept. 22, 2026$6,150
1969 Volkswagen BeetleCars & Bids, June 17, 2026Cars & BidsJune 17, 2026$7,200
1,915-Powered 1969 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Oct. 1, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 1, 2025$17,750
1969 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, July 23, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 23, 2025$8,300
1969 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, July 11, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 11, 2025$8,000
1,641cc-Powered 1969 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, July 8, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 8, 2025$11,450