1961 Volkswagen Beetle
1961 Volkswagen Beetle sold for a median of $19,375 over the last 12 months, based on 12 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $12,736 and $27,050. 90 currently for sale.
1961 Volkswagen Beetle against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | $14k | $10k–$23k | 11 | 48 |
| 1959 | $16k | $12k–$21k | 18 | 67 |
| 1960 | $19k | $15k–$26k | 25 | 81 |
| 1961 | $20k | $14k–$24k | 25 | 90 |
| 1962 | $23k | $15k–$26k | 29 | 117 |
| 1963 | $17k | $11k–$26k | 32 | 192 |
| 1964 | $16k | $12k–$25k | 47 | 180 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1961 Volkswagen Beetle by version
- Beetle (1958-1979)
- $20k median, 25 sales in 3 years, 86 for sale
Recent 1961 Volkswagen Beetle auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Custom Topless Roadster Sep 12, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $22,000 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Aug 12, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $15,000 | 2,300 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 1961 Volkswagen Buggy Radcliffe Orange Beach Jul 29, 2026, Car & Classic | $13,315 | 32,976 | Car & Classic |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1961 Volkswagen Custom Dune Buggy Jun 25, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $6,050 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Jun 15, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $19,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| May 6, 2026 | 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible May 6, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $57,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Apr 10, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $29,000 | 40,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window Apr 10, 2026, Mecum | $26,400 | 4,571 | Mecum |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Apr 9, 2026, Mecum | $11,000 | 21,634 | Mecum |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe Mar 16, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $19,250 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Classic Mar 15, 2026, eBay | $1,028 | 47,800 | eBay |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Dec 30, 2025, Cars & Bids | $31,000 | – | Cars & Bids |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Apr 15, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $24,200 | 81,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1961 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Apr 2, 2025, Car & Classic | $18,308 | 1,000 | Car & Classic |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Mar 19, 2025, Mecum | $13,750 | 90,010 | Mecum |
Listings
197 1961 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 90 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 1961 Volkswagen Beetle cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1961 Volkswagen Beetle sold for a median of $19,375 across 12 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $12,736 and $27,050. There are 90 currently for sale.
How many 1961 Volkswagen Beetle listings are for sale right now?
There are 90 1961 Volkswagen Beetle listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.