Custom 1971 Volkswagen Beetle “Future Shock” Roadster
Sold $11,251 on Mar 20, 2025 at Bring a Trailer.
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How this sale compares
Sold for $11,251, 20% below the market at the time: the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Convertible Manual (Type 1) median was $14,089 across 46 sales in the 12 months before (middle 80%: $8,300 to $25,900).
Details
- Year
- 1971
- Model
- Beetle “Future Shock” Roadster
- Mileage
- 28,000 miles (true mileage unknown)
- Transmission
- manual
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 1,641cc Flat-Four
- Exterior
- Aqua Metallic Paint
- Interior
- Gray Cloth Upholstery
- Location
- CA
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