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Volkswagen importation to the United States remained low during the early 1950s. For 1951, fewer than 600 examples (possibly fewer than 400) came to the US. The Beetle was a 2-door, 4 passenger sedan with a rear mounted engine. They were available in Standard or Deluxe trim levels. The horizontally opposed, overhead-valve, air-cooled, four-cylinder engine displaced 69 CID an offered 25 horsepower. Inside, the Beetle featured kick-panel vents while the windshield had chrome molding.
This particular split-window Beelte is a German-market example wearing standard trim. It has been given a comprehensive restoration and finished in dark blue which is believed to be its original color. It has a period-correct engine, a two-toned spare wheel, and VW-logo directional semaphores. There are simple white pinstripes on the beltline and bumpers, which were a European-market option.
The dash features twin, open glove boxes.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2016
This particular split-window Beelte is a German-market example wearing standard trim. It has been given a comprehensive restoration and finished in dark blue which is believed to be its original color. It has a period-correct engine, a two-toned spare wheel, and VW-logo directional semaphores. There are simple white pinstripes on the beltline and bumpers, which were a European-market option.
The dash features twin, open glove boxes.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2016
2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $55,000-USD $65,000
Sale Price :
USD $63,800
1951 Volkswagen 1100 Beetle Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Volkswagen 1100 Beetle
(Data based on Model Year 1951 sales)
1951 Volkswagen Beetle 'Split-Window' Sedan Chassis#: 1-0252830 Sold for USD$35,488 2019 The Saragga Collection | |
1951 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: 1-0303302 Sold for USD$55,000 2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1951 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: 10264265 Sold for USD$63,800 2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1951 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe Sedan Sold for USD$14,172 2013 Shannons - Melbourne Spring Classic | |
1951 Volkswagen Split Window 2 Door Sedan Chassis#: 10289316 Sold for USD$33,000 2011 Barrett-Jackson - Orange County | |
1951 VOLKSWAGEN SPLIT WINDOW 2 DOOR SEDAN Sold for USD$56,100 2007 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2007 | |
1951 Volkswagen Split Window Beetle Sold for USD$30,800 2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction |
Volkswagen 1100 Beetles That Failed To Sell At Auction
1951 Volkswagen 1100 Beetle's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1951 Volkswagen Beetle Split Window | 10249113 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $40,000 |
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