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1979 VOLKSWAGEN SUPER BEETLE CONVERTIBLE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on June 26, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$25,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $23,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1979
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle 1968 to 1979
Version
Super Beetle
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1592002041
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 177 comparable sales, 39% 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
1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$19,500
1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$12,000
1979 Volkswagen Super BeetleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$19,500
1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$16,500
1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleCars & Bids, Sept. 22, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 22, 2026$6,900
1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 20, 2026$8,100
1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 5, 2026$22,500
1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Epilogue EditionBring a Trailer, Aug. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 4, 2026$11,500

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
June 26, 2026Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$25,300
Sept. 23, 2026SoldMecumMecum$18,150