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2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Sept. 10, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$4,950Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $4,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
2008
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
New Beetle
Version
New Beetle
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
3VWPG31Y38M405145
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 8 comparable sales, 103% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$9,138 to $14,750
Median$14,000
Sales behind it8Likely

From 8 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) New Beetle in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $9,138 and $14,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2008 Volkswagen New BeetleBring a Trailer, Oct. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 16, 2026$15,500
2008 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 29, 2025MecumOct. 29, 2025$16,200
2008 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 9, 2025MecumJan. 9, 2025$14,000
2008 Volkswagen New BeetleCars & Bids, Nov. 11, 2024Cars & BidsNov. 11, 2024$9,400
2009 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$14,500
2010 Volkswagen New Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 29, 2026$14,000
2010 Volkswagen New BeetleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$8,350
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 29, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 29, 2026$4,500