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In 1949, soft-top versions of the Beetle were produced by two German coachbuilders, Hebmüller and Karmann. The Hebmuller was produced through 1952 when the company went out of business. Their version was a two-seater with a long engine deck. Karmann had a long association was Volkswagen and worked with other manufacturers, such as Porsche, DKW, BMW, Ford of German and Opel. Perhaps their most memorable work was the Karmann Ghia which were in production from 1955 to 1974.
The Karmann Cabriolets had seating for four occupants which made them much more appealing to motorists seeking an economical, yet stylish means of transportation. The Karmann cabriolet, for the most part, mirrored the development of the Beetle during its lifespan, both mechanically and in body features. The folding top mechanism maintained its distinctive appearance. When in the lowered position, the top sat on the rear deck, covered with a canvas boot.
In 1971, Volkswagen introduced the Super Beetle. This model featured a MacPherson strut suspension in the front and improved luggage space. The Cabriolet adopted its characteristics and retained them even when the Super Beetle sedans were discontinued after 1974. Even after the German Beetle was discontinued after 1977, production continued, coming to an end on January 10th of 1980 after more than 330,000 Karmann Beetle Cabriolets had been produced.
This example is finished in orange with black upholstery. The odometer displays 78,453 miles.
In 2013, the car was offered for sale at the Bonhams Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $17,250 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
The Karmann Cabriolets had seating for four occupants which made them much more appealing to motorists seeking an economical, yet stylish means of transportation. The Karmann cabriolet, for the most part, mirrored the development of the Beetle during its lifespan, both mechanically and in body features. The folding top mechanism maintained its distinctive appearance. When in the lowered position, the top sat on the rear deck, covered with a canvas boot.
In 1971, Volkswagen introduced the Super Beetle. This model featured a MacPherson strut suspension in the front and improved luggage space. The Cabriolet adopted its characteristics and retained them even when the Super Beetle sedans were discontinued after 1974. Even after the German Beetle was discontinued after 1977, production continued, coming to an end on January 10th of 1980 after more than 330,000 Karmann Beetle Cabriolets had been produced.
This example is finished in orange with black upholstery. The odometer displays 78,453 miles.
In 2013, the car was offered for sale at the Bonhams Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $17,250 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
2013 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction
Sale Price :
USD $17,250
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 1500 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Volkswagen Beetle 1500
(Data based on Model Year 1969 sales)
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe Chassis#: 119689305 Sold for USD$34,100 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: b9584999 Sold for USD$13,750 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Chassis#: 159951437 Sold for USD$17,600 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Custom Chassis#: 1191042484 Sold for USD$35,200 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: b9589380 Sold for USD$16,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: 119506495 Sold for USD$13,200 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe Sold for USD$29,700 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$12,650 2022 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$8,800 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
1969 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Chassis#: 119557744 Sold for USD$16,500 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1969 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Chassis#: 119504292 Sold for USD$22,000 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Sold for USD$11,000 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$23,000 2021 GAA : July 2021 | |
1969 Volkswagen Super Bugger Camper Sold for USD$19,800 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$18,000 2021 GAA : April 2021 | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$14,850 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$14,850 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$13,500 2020 GAA : November 2020 | |
1969 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CABRIOLET Chassis#: 159760385 Sold for USD$5,824 2020 Bonhams : Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$8,800 2020 Mecum : Indy |
Volkswagen Beetle 1500s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 1500's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 159951437 | 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | $17,000 | ||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $18,000 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Orlando | $20,000 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle | 2021 Mecum : Orlando | $19,000 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle | 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special | $8,000 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Conversion | 119710361 | 2019 H & H Classic Car | $3,500 | $4,500 | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $9,000 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle | 2017 Mecum : Denver | $7,000 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $8,000 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $6,000 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle | 119331083 | 2016 Mecum : Anaheim | $7,000 | ||
1969 Volkswagen Baja Beetle | 2016 Silver Auction Missoula | $4,000 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Copilco Edition | 3VWS1A1B74M900857 | 2016 Motostalgia : Amelia Island Auction | $25,000 | $35,000 | |
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Tudor | 2015 Leake Auction Tulsa, OK | $10,500 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle | 2015 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $14,000 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe | 119965406 | 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | $17,000 | ||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle | 2014 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle | 2014 Leake Auction : Tulsa | $12,750 | |||
1969 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2013 McCormick's Palm Springs # 55 | $2,100 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Auctions America Fall Carlisle | $12,000 | |||
1969 Volkswagen 1500 Beetle Karman Cabriolet | 2013 Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction | $22,000 | $28,000 | ||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Auctions America Spring Carlisle | $3,500 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle | 2012 Silver Auction Spokane | $4,300 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Woody Convertible | 2012 Leake Auctions Dallas | $5,000 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Woody Convertible | 2012 Leake Auctions Dallas | $4,500 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle | 2012 Branson Auction Spring 2012 | $5,000 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle | 2011 Mecum Auctions Dallas, TX Auction | $20,000 | |||
1969 Volkswagen Beetle 2-Door | 2011 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $7,500 | |||
1969 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2010 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $3,200 | |||
1969 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2008 Silver Auction Reno Showcase | $5,900 |
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