1956 Volkswagen Beetle
1956 Volkswagen Beetle sold for a median of $24,000 over the last 12 months, based on 8 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $20,009 and $29,563. 63 currently for sale.
1956 Volkswagen Beetle against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | $32k | $31k–$46k | 6 | 6 |
| 1954 | $25k | $24k–$30k | 8 | 16 |
| 1955 | $28k | $20k–$44k | 15 | 32 |
| 1956 | $23k | $18k–$34k | 24 | 62 |
| 1957 | $28k | $19k–$37k | 28 | 76 |
| 1958 | $14k | $10k–$23k | 11 | 48 |
| 1959 | $16k | $12k–$21k | 18 | 67 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1956 Volkswagen Beetle by version
- Beetle (Oval Window)
- $23k median, 24 sales in 3 years, 62 for sale
Recent 1956 Volkswagen Beetle auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window Oct 3, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $20,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Aug 16, 2026, Gooding & Co | $168,000 | 700 | Gooding & Co |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe Aug 12, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $32,000 | 92,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle De Luxe Sedan Aug 11, 2026, Collecting Cars | $16,903 | 89,635 | Collecting Cars |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Jul 13, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $28,750 | 85,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 21, 2026 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle (Oval Window) May 21, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $21,000 | 50,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 10, 2026 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window May 10, 2026, Car & Classic | $20,012 | 8,094 | Car & Classic |
| May 6, 2026 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle (Oval Window) Deluxe May 6, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $27,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oct 17, 2025, Barrett-Jackson | $48,400 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window Jul 25, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $15,250 | 66,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 18, 2025 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval May 18, 2025, Car & Classic | $23,121 | 9,244 | Car & Classic |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Apr 3, 2025, Mecum | $26,400 | 46,020 | Mecum |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window Feb 17, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $19,750 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle Sunroof Sedan Nov 15, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $16,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Oval Window Oct 10, 2024, Collecting Cars | $14,755 | – | Collecting Cars |
Listings
227 1956 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 63 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1956 Volkswagen Beetle sold for a median of $24,000 across 8 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $20,009 and $29,563. There are 63 currently for sale.
How many 1956 Volkswagen Beetle listings are for sale right now?
There are 63 1956 Volkswagen Beetle listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.