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This Volkswagen was built in late 1959 and was dispatched to America that same year. During its lifetime, the car has been treated to a quality restoration. This Cabriolet has proper period details such as the two-spoke steering wheel, push-button radio, proper one-gauge instrument panel and an optional mesh front storage shelf. The car is painted in Mango Green paint, and has a tan vinyl upholstery. There are also fog lamps and whitewall tires.
In 2011, this Beetle 1200 Cabriolet was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Amelia Island, Florida. It was estimated to sell for $30,000 - $40,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $35,750, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2011
In 2011, this Beetle 1200 Cabriolet was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Amelia Island, Florida. It was estimated to sell for $30,000 - $40,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $35,750, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2011
2011 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $30,000-USD $40,000
Sale Price :
USD $35,750
1959 Volkswagen Beetle Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Volkswagen Beetle
(Data based on Model Year 1959 sales)
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Chassis#: 2185380 Sold for USD$44,800 2025 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: 2109677 Sold for USD$15,400 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Concept 1 Dune Buggy Chassis#: 2373389 Sold for USD$12,100 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe Sold for USD$23,100 2022 Mecum : Chicago | |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$13,200 2022 Mecum : Fountain City | |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Chassis#: 2337555 Sold for USD$26,400 2021 Mecum : Monterey |   |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$11,750 2020 GAA : July 2020 | |
| 1959 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Chassis#: 2504927 Sold for USD$24,200 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Saloon Chassis#: 2648369 Sold for USD$7,106 2019 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale | |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: 2220497 Sold for USD$14,000 2019 Spring Carlisle Auction |   |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle 1600 Chassis#: 2461209 Sold for USD$10,300 2019 H & H Classics - Classic Car | |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Sold for USD$30,250 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$19,800 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe 'Sunroof' Sedan Chassis#: 2409294 Sold for USD$28,000 2018 RM Sothebys : The Petersen Automotive Museum | |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$19,800 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Ragtop Chassis#: 2731731 Sold for USD$20,350 2018 Mecum : Los Angeles | |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$20,900 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Sunroof Coupe Sold for USD$19,800 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
| 1959 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Chassis#: 2036410 Sold for USD$17,000 2016 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$18,000 2016 Mecum - Indianapolis |
Volkswagen Beetles That Failed To Sell At Auction
1959 Volkswagen Beetle's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle | 2020 Mecum : Glendale | $9,000 | |||
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle 1600 | 2461209 | 2018 H & H Auction Imperial War Museum, Duxford | $15,000 | $18,000 | |
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle | 2016 Fall Carlisle Auction | $19,500 | |||
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle | 2015 Mecum : Seattle | $10,000 | |||
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle | 2014 Silver Auction DAA Big Sky | $9,750 | |||
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle | 2014 Mecum Kissimmee | ||||
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle 1191 CC, 4-Speed | 2397870 | 2012 Mecum Anaheim, CA | $11,000 | ||
| 1959 Volkswagen Beetle | 2011 Barrett JacksonLas Vegas | ||||
| 1959 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2D | 2011 Auctions America Spring Auburn | $19,000 | |||
| 1959 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE 2D | 2011 Auctions America Spring Auburn | $21,000 |
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