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This Volkswagen Beetle is finished in black over tan leatherette with cream piping and door trim inserts. It was given a restoration in the early 2010s; around 2013, the engine was removed for servicing and a complete tune-up less than 50 miles ago.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2016
2016 The Finest : Aspen
Sale Price :
USD $15,400
2016 The Finest : The Elegance at Hershey
Sale Price :
USD $9,900
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Volkswagen Beetle
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Ragtop Chassis#: 10940758 Sold for USD$22,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Chassis#: 1495719 Sold for USD$35,200 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1956 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Chassis#: 559026 Sold for USD$24,200 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1956 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 11007213 Sold for USD$55,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible by Karmann Chassis#: 10981290 Sold for USD$71,500 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction |   |
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Sedan Chassis#: 1203245 Sold for USD$33,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection | |
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window Chassis#: 11007213 Sold for USD$39,600 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window Coupe Chassis#: 11055588 Sold for USD$22,000 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$55,000 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle 'Sunroof' Sedan Chassis#: 1-1067213 Sold for USD$22,550 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$19,500 2020 GAA : July 2020 | |
| 1956 Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle Cabriolet Chassis#: 1575247 Sold for USD$33,600 2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$14,500 2019 Spring Carlisle Auction | |
| 1956 VOLKSWAGEN OVAL WINDOW RAG TOP BUG Sold for USD$18,900 2018 McCormick's - # 65 | |
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$13,500 2018 Leake - Dallas Fall 2018 | |
| 1956 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Chassis#: 1138448 Sold for USD$21,450 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast | |
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$35,750 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Sold for USD$15,400 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible by Karmann Chassis#: 1081572 Sold for USD$72,800 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island |   |
| 1956 VW BEETLE Chassis#: 11007213 Sold for USD$27,500 2017 Dragone Lime Rock Park |
Volkswagen Beetles That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 Volkswagen Beetle's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Volkswagen Oval-Window Beetle Ragtop Sedan | 381002 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window | 1091828 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $20,000 | ||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Custom Drag Car | bos | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $30,000 | ||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window Coupe | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $27,000 | |||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Custom Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Orlando | $22,000 | |||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | 2021 Mecum : Orlando | $32,000 | |||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $22,000 | |||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 | 1299998 | 2019 H & H Pavilion Gardens Buxton | $13,000 | $15,000 | |
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | $15,000 | |||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | $80,000 | |||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | 1302309 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $12,500 | ||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | 11007213 | 2016 Dragone : The Boston Cup Auction | $35,000 | $40,000 | |
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet | 1575247 | 2016 The Finest : Aspen | $55,000 | $65,000 | |
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
| 1956 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 1361305 | 2015 Mecum Anaheim | $19,500 | ||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | 1278491 | 2015 Motostalgia Auction Austin Grandprix 2015 | $35,000 | $50,000 | |
| 1956 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2014 Mecum Chicago | $13,000 | |||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | 2014 Collector Car Toronto Fall Classic | $13,500 | |||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window Sedan | 2013 Shannons Sydney Spring Classic | $14,000 | $18,000 | ||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2011 Barrett JacksonLas Vegas | ||||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $17,500 | |||
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Two Door | 2008 Leake Auctions Dallas 36th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $10,500 | |||
| 1956 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE COUPE | 2008 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2008 | $12,200 | |||
| 1956 VOLKSWAGEN BUG TWO DOOR | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $7,700 |
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| 1923 FORD MODEL T SIX-POST EXPRESS Coachwork by Martin-Parry Chassis#:8217989 Sold for $26,880 2024 Gooding : Amelia Island Concours | |
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