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The classic Volkswagen Type 1 was created by Ferdinand Porsche and his team in Wolfsburg, Germany. Production lasted from 1938 to 2003 with more than an estimated 21 million examples built worldwide, making it one of the best-selling cars of all time.
This particular example was the recipient of a nut-and-bolt ground-up restoration. It was original sold in Belgium in 1955and remained there until 1968 when it was shipped to New York and kept as a daily driver for many years until the owner gifted it to his grandson, who shipped the car to Los Angles in the 1980s. West Coast Classic Restorations purchased the car and had it completely restored. After the restoration, it was purchased by Gunther Volkswagen in Florida, the largest Volkswagen dealer in the country. The car was put on display by the Gunther Collection for several years before coming into the care of its current owner.
This Volkswagen Oval Window Type 1 is finished in Polar Silver with the original German style red leatherette interior, German mohair carpets, and headliner. It is a Deluxe model with chrome body side moldings and chrome dash trim and includes the Volkswagen tool kit and original jack. Since it is a European market car, it has the Euro front and rear bumpers and the semaphore lighted turn signals. Power is from a single port 1,192cc motor offering 36 horsepower and mated to a four-speed manual gearbox.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2018
This particular example was the recipient of a nut-and-bolt ground-up restoration. It was original sold in Belgium in 1955and remained there until 1968 when it was shipped to New York and kept as a daily driver for many years until the owner gifted it to his grandson, who shipped the car to Los Angles in the 1980s. West Coast Classic Restorations purchased the car and had it completely restored. After the restoration, it was purchased by Gunther Volkswagen in Florida, the largest Volkswagen dealer in the country. The car was put on display by the Gunther Collection for several years before coming into the care of its current owner.
This Volkswagen Oval Window Type 1 is finished in Polar Silver with the original German style red leatherette interior, German mohair carpets, and headliner. It is a Deluxe model with chrome body side moldings and chrome dash trim and includes the Volkswagen tool kit and original jack. Since it is a European market car, it has the Euro front and rear bumpers and the semaphore lighted turn signals. Power is from a single port 1,192cc motor offering 36 horsepower and mated to a four-speed manual gearbox.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2018
2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
Sale Price :
USD $39,200
2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Pacific Grove Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $45,000-USD $65,000
Sale Price :
USD $37,400
2018 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
Sale Price :
USD $15,950
1955 Volkswagen Beetle Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Volkswagen Beetle
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
1955 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe Chassis#: 5234734 Sold for USD$26,400 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1955 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window Chassis#: 11042232 Sold for USD$28,600 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1955 Volkswagen Beetle Custom 'Frog Guts' Chassis#: 1-1037063 Sold for USD$47,600 2023 RM Sothebys : The White Collection | |
1955 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window Chassis#: 10885544 Sold for USD$44,000 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1955 Volkswagen Beetle 'Oval-Window' Chassis#: 10800332 Sold for USD$30,800 2023 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz | |
1955 Volkswagen Type 1 'Oval Window' Beetle Chassis#: 10805973 Sold for USD$39,200 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1955 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window Coupe Chassis#: 10888531 Sold for USD$37,400 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
1955 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$42,900 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1955 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: 10766905 Sold for USD$29,700 2021 Mecum : Monterey | |
1955 VOLKSWAGEN 'DRIVER EDUCATION' BEETLE Chassis#: 791908 Sold for USD$38,500 2021 RM Sothebys : Handle With Fun | |
1955 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Chassis#: 10822325 Sold for USD$46,200 2020 Gooding : Geared Online | |
1955 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Chassis#: 10918346 Sold for USD$26,400 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1955 Volkswagen Oval Window Type 1 Chassis#: 10805973 Sold for USD$37,400 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Pacific Grove Auction | |
1955 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Chassis#: 10805973 Sold for USD$15,950 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1955 Volkswagen 'Beetle' Cabriolet Chassis#: 10798716 Sold for USD$32,170 2017 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | |
1955 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: 10888049 Sold for USD$9,000 2017 Mecum : Monterey | |
1955 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Sold for USD$15,000 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1955 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Chassis#: 10951386 Sold for USD$26,950 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast | |
1955 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Sold for USD$21,000 2016 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 60 | |
1955 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Sold for USD$21,000 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60 |
Volkswagen Beetles That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 Volkswagen Beetle's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1955 Volkswagen Beetle | 2020 Mecum : Glendale | $16,000 | |||
1955 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE COUPE | 1547454 | 2017 Premier Auction Group | $20,000 | ||
1955 Volkswagen Beetle | 2016 Mecum Indianapolis | $27,000 | |||
1955 Volkswagen Beetle | 2016 Carlisle Auctions : Spring Carlisle | ||||
1955 Volkswagen Beetle | 10951386 | 2016 Leake Auction : Dallas Spring | $25,000 | ||
1955 Volkswagen Beetle Sedan | 2011 Barrett JacksonLas Vegas | ||||
1955 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 10756831 | 2010 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $15,000 |
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