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1956 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Sedan

  • Chassis Number: 1081572
  • Engine Number: 3204959
The production of the classic Volkswagen Type 1 'Beetle' lasted from 1938 to 1979 with an estimated 21 million examples built, making them one of the best-selling cars of all time.

This particular Convertible by Karmann is in the care of its third caretaker, who purchased it in 2009. It had previously received a complete frame-off restoration and refinished in the Volkswagen-correct Almond Green metallic and the interior was redone in tan vinyl and German square-weave carpet. A new tan Stayfast top was also installed. It has been upgraded with authentic period-correct accessories, including Albert swan-neck mirrors, a Dehne fuel gauge, Motorola AM radio, VDO clock, Foxcraft fender skirts, a full circle horn ring and St. Christopher horn button, trip odometer, glove box light, parcel shelf, Waso shifter lock, backup lights, and more.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2018

2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $60,000 
Sale Price :
USD $72,800

1956 Volkswagen Beetle Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Volkswagen Beetle

(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
1956 Volkswagen Oval-Window 'Beetle Ragtop' Sedan
Chassis#: 381002
Sold for USD$41,440
  2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction
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1956 Volkswagen Beetle Ragtop
Chassis#: 10940758
Sold for USD$22,000
  2024 Mecum : Houston
 
1956 Volkswagen Beetle
Chassis#: 1495719
Sold for USD$35,200
  2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1956 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Chassis#: 559026
Sold for USD$24,200
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1956 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CUSTOM COUPE
Chassis#: 11007213
Sold for USD$55,000
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible by Karmann
Chassis#: 10981290
Sold for USD$71,500
  2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction
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1956 Volkswagen Beetle Sedan
Chassis#: 1203245
Sold for USD$33,000
  2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection
 
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window
Chassis#: 11007213
Sold for USD$39,600
  2022 Mecum : Monterey
 
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window Coupe
Chassis#: 11055588
Sold for USD$22,000
  2022 Mecum : Monterey
 
1956 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold for USD$55,000
  2022 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1956 Volkswagen Beetle 'Sunroof' Sedan
Chassis#: 1-1067213
Sold for USD$22,550
  2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction
 
1956 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold for USD$19,500
  2020 GAA : July 2020
 
1956 Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle Cabriolet
Chassis#: 1575247
Sold for USD$33,600
  2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1956 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold for USD$14,500
  2019 Spring Carlisle Auction
 
1956 VOLKSWAGEN OVAL WINDOW RAG TOP BUG
Sold for USD$18,900
  2018 McCormick's - # 65
 
1956 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold for USD$13,500
  2018 Leake - Dallas Fall 2018
 
1956 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Chassis#: 1138448
Sold for USD$21,450
  2018 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast
 
1956 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold for USD$35,750
  2018 Mecum : Indianapolis
 
1956 Volkswagen Beetle
Sold for USD$15,400
  2018 Mecum : Indianapolis
 
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible by Karmann
Chassis#: 1081572
Sold for USD$72,800
  2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
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Volkswagen Beetles That Failed To Sell At Auction

1956 Volkswagen Beetle's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window10918282024 Mecum : Kissimmee$20,000  
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Custom Drag Carbos2023 Mecum : Harrisburg$30,000  
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window Coupe 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee$27,000  
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Custom Convertible 2021 Mecum : Orlando$22,000  
1956 Volkswagen Beetle 2021 Mecum : Orlando$32,000  
1956 Volkswagen Beetle 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$22,000  
1956 Volkswagen Beetle 120012999982019 H & H Pavilion Gardens Buxton $13,000$15,000
1956 Volkswagen Beetle 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction$15,000  
1956 Volkswagen Beetle 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction$80,000  
1956 Volkswagen Beetle13023092018 Mecum : Monterey$12,500  
1956 Volkswagen Beetle110072132016 Dragone : The Boston Cup Auction $35,000$40,000
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet15752472016 The Finest : Aspen $55,000$65,000
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona   
1956 Volkswagen Beetle 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona   
1956 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE13613052015 Mecum Anaheim$19,500  
1956 Volkswagen Beetle12784912015 Motostalgia Auction Austin Grandprix 2015 $35,000$50,000
1956 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2014 Mecum Chicago$13,000  
1956 Volkswagen Beetle 2014 Collector Car Toronto Fall Classic$13,500  
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window Sedan 2013 Shannons Sydney Spring Classic $14,000$18,000
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2011 Barrett JacksonLas Vegas   
1956 Volkswagen Beetle 2010 Mecum Auctions Monterey$17,500  
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Two Door 2008 Leake Auctions Dallas 36th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall$10,500  
1956 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE COUPE 2008 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2008$12,200  
1956 VOLKSWAGEN BUG TWO DOOR 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$7,700  

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