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1947 Volkswagen Beetle Split-Window

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Dec. 9, 2025.

$81,551Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1947
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle split window
Version
Beetle split window
Chassis
1072493
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 9 comparable sales, 27% over its top.

Middle half of sales$41,000 to $64,000
Median$48,250
Sales behind it9Likely

From 9 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Beetle split window in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $41,000 and $64,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
RHD 1949 Volkswagen Beetle Split-WindowBring a Trailer, Oct. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 8, 2026$46,000
1950 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, May 26, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 26, 2026$72,449
1950 Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 Split WindowPCARMARKET, Aug. 1, 2025PCARMARKETAug. 1, 2025$31,000
1951 Volkswagen Beetle Split-WindowBring a Trailer, March 24, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 24, 2026$48,250
1951 Volkswagen Beetle Split-WindowBring a Trailer, Nov. 21, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 21, 2024$41,000
1952 Volkswagen Beetle Split-WindowBring a Trailer, June 10, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 10, 2025$95,959
1952 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE SPLIT-WINDOW COUPEBarrett-Jackson, April 24, 2025Barrett-JacksonApril 24, 2025$38,000
1952 Volkswagen Beetle Split Window CoupeMecum, Jan. 12, 2025MecumJan. 12, 2025$50,000