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Officially known as the Type 1 Sedan and nicknamed the 'Bug', the Beetle evolved from Dr. Ferdinand Porsche's prewar KdF-Wagen. From 1958 to 1964, the Beetle enjoyed great success in the American market, fueled by trendsetting advertisements and the development of a worldwide distribution chain. During this period of time, the car was developed and updated to become a far more practical and user-friendly than before.
This example is powered by a 1192cc air-cooled, horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine offering 40 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the Amelia Island auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $20,000 - $30,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $34,650 inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2012
This example is powered by a 1192cc air-cooled, horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine offering 40 horsepower. There is a four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the Amelia Island auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $20,000 - $30,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $34,650 inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2012
2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $20,000-USD $30,000
Sale Price :
USD $34,650
1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Volkswagen Beetle 1200
(Data based on Model Year 1965 sales)
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: 115671307 Sold for USD$8,800 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: 115658140 Sold for USD$11,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: 115155783 Sold for USD$15,950 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: 115658787 Sold for USD$16,500 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
| 1965 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CUSTOM CABRIOLET Chassis#: 156531590 Sold for USD$38,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
| 1965 VOLKSWAGEN CUSTOM BAJA BEETLE Chassis#: 116588812 Sold for USD$36,850 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
| 1965 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Chassis#: 115458065 Sold for USD$19,800 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: 115377950 Sold for USD$28,600 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe Sold for USD$18,700 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1965 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 115340297 Sold for USD$20,900 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$13,200 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$11,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: 155905181 Sold for USD$25,000 2022 GAA : November 2022 | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: 115493470 Sold for USD$14,250 2022 GAA : November 2022 | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$19,800 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$22,000 2022 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$22,000 2022 Mecum : Orlando | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$22,000 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$26,400 2021 Mecum : Kansas City | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$24,750 2021 Mecum : Tulsa |
Volkswagen Beetle 1200s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 115072832 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $14,000 | ||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $7,000 | |||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 115195013 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Sand Lots | $18,000 | $26,000 | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 2021 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe | 2021 Mecum : Glendale | $7,000 | |||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 11517617 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | $18,000 | $22,000 | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | ||||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $32,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | |
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | $10,000 | |||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 2018 Mecum : Louisville | $16,000 | |||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 2017 Mecum : Las Vegas | $19,500 | |||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 2017 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Winter | ||||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 2016 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels | ||||
| 1965 Volkswagon Beetle Dune Buggy (Super Bug) | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
| 1965 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2015 McCormick's Auction # 59 | $10,700 | |||
| 1965 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | 2015 Mecum Chicago | $17,000 | |||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Hot Rod | 2015 Mecum : Seattle | $10,000 | |||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | $12,500 | |||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 115737156 | 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | $10,000 | ||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 11116091664 | 2013 Coys Athena, Greece | $7,000 | $10,000 | |
| 1965 Volkwagen Beetle Coupe | 2013 Leake Car Auctions Tulsa Ok | $14,250 | |||
| 1965 Volkwagen Beetle Coupe | 2013 Leake Car Auctions Tulsa Ok | $14,000 | |||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Mecum Dan Mecum's 26th Spring Classic | $16,000 | |||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Mecum Dan Mecum's 26th Spring Classic | $12,500 | |||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Mecum : Indianapolis | $16,000 | |||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Mecum : Indianapolis | $12,500 | |||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Mecum Kansas City Spring 2013 | $15,000 | |||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Mecum Kansas City Spring 2013 | $15,000 | |||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Ragtop | 2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $13,000 | |||
| 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe | 115518142 | 2011 Bonhams Classic California | $10,000 | $15,000 |
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