1979 Volkswagen Beetle
1979 Volkswagen Beetle sold for a median of $14,900 over the last 12 months, based on 34 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $11,650 and $22,238. 243 currently for sale.
1979 Volkswagen Beetle against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | $11k | $6.5k–$14k | 16 | 115 |
| 1977 | $13k | $11k–$21k | 26 | 113 |
| 1978 | $14k | $11k–$19k | 47 | 183 |
| 1979 | $16k | $10k–$27k | 97 | 244 |
| 1980 | $10k | – | 2 | 8 |
| 1981 | $15k | – | 1 | 3 |
| 1982 | $22k | – | 2 | 7 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1979 Volkswagen Beetle by version
- Super Beetle
- $16k median, 92 sales in 3 years, 89 for sale
- Beetle (1958-1979)
- $15k median, 5 sales in 3 years, 136 for sale
Recent 1979 Volkswagen Beetle auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Oct 21, 2026, Mecum | $21,450 | 18,747 | Mecum |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Oct 21, 2026, Mecum | $13,200 | 913 | Mecum |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Oct 14, 2026, eBay | $7,700 | 47,615 | eBay |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Sep 28, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $7,000 | 57,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Sep 23, 2026, Mecum | $18,150 | 14,607 | Mecum |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Sep 22, 2026, Cars & Bids | $6,900 | 9,700 | Cars & Bids |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Sep 10, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $12,730 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Epilogue Edition Sep 8, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $16,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Aug 20, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $8,100 | 53,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Aug 5, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $22,500 | 7,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Epilogue Edition Aug 4, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $11,500 | 18,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Jul 25, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $38,000 | 2,100 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Jul 14, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $15,500 | 58,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Jun 26, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $25,300 | 14,607 | Barrett-Jackson |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Jun 19, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $42,750 | 39,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
820 1979 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 243 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 1979 Volkswagen Beetle cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1979 Volkswagen Beetle sold for a median of $14,900 across 34 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $11,650 and $22,238. There are 243 currently for sale.
How many 1979 Volkswagen Beetle listings are for sale right now?
There are 243 1979 Volkswagen Beetle listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.