The cost of buying an early Volkswagen continues to climb
Buyers just want one and seem unconcerned when outlaying $20,000 and more on a car this basic and that isn’t particularly scarce.
Best for frequent use are later 1500/1600 Beetles, with a 1970s Superbug the best of these.
Karmann-built Beetle convertibles will usually be US-sourced imports and later-model cars cost $30,000.
For a stylish look without paying Porsche prices, the Type 1 Karmann-Ghia coupe is still fairly easy to find and most sell for less than $35,000.
1954-57 Beetle $27,900 [5]
1958-67 Beetle $17,540 [21]
1968-76 Beetle $11,290 [29]
Karmann Cabrio $29,935 [8]
Karmann-Ghia Type 1 Coupe $32,355 [7]
[*] = number of recorded sales
(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)
Numbers from our 2019 European & British Value Guide.
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