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1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Convertible Sedan

  • Chassis Number: 155302807
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

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)
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Sold for USD$11,000
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Chassis#: 115155783
Sold for USD$15,950
  2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
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Chassis#: 115658787
Sold for USD$16,500
  2023 Mecum : Kansas City
 
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Chassis#: 156531590
Sold for USD$38,500
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
 
1965 VOLKSWAGEN CUSTOM BAJA BEETLE
Chassis#: 116588812
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  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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1965 Volkswagen Beetle1150728322023 Mecum : Dallas$14,000  
1965 Volkswagen Beetle 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee$7,000  
1965 Volkswagen Beetle1151950132022 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 Beetle115176172020 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 Beetle1157371562014 Mecum : Anaheim$10,000  
1965 Volkswagen Beetle111160916642013 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 Coupe1155181422011 Bonhams Classic California $10,000$15,000

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