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1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Sold at Bring a Trailer on July 17, 2025.

$19,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1969
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
Beetle 1968 to 1979
Version
Beetle 1968 to 1979 (base)
Chassis
159436649
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 83 comparable sales, 38% over its top.

Middle half of sales$7,750 to $13,750
Median$10,000
Sales behind it83Likely

From 83 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Beetle 1968 to 1979 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,750 and $13,750.

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
1969 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Feb. 17, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 17, 2026$14,350
1969 Volkswagen BeetleBring a Trailer, Aug. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 10, 2025$21,000
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