1981 Volkswagen Beetle
1981 Volkswagen Beetle against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | $14k | $11k–$19k | 47 | 184 |
| 1979 | $16k | $11k–$27k | 96 | 244 |
| 1980 | $4.1k | – | 1 | 6 |
| 1981 | $15k | – | 1 | 3 |
| 1982 | $22k | – | 2 | 7 |
| 1983 | $12k | – | 1 | 12 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1981 Volkswagen Beetle by version
- Beetle (1980-2003)
- $15k median, 1 sale in 3 years, 3 for sale
Recent 1981 Volkswagen Beetle auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | 1981 Volkswagen Beetle Karmann Convertible Oct 29, 2025, Car & Classic | $15,393 | 17,688 | Car & Classic |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 1981 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 LS Cabriolet Feb 28, 2005, Bonhams | $16,163 | 3,000 | Bonhams |
Listings
5 1981 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 3 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 many 1981 Volkswagen Beetle listings are for sale right now?
There are 3 1981 Volkswagen Beetle listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
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