40-Years-Family-Owned 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Sold $13,000 on Sep 22, 2026 at Bring a Trailer.

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How this sale compares

Sold for $13,000, in line with the market at the time: the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) Convertible Manual (Type 1) median was $12,500 across 55 sales in the 12 months before (middle 80%: $5,580 to $32,750).

Details

Year

1978

Model

Super Beetle Convertible

Mileage

81,000 miles

Transmission

manual

Body

Convertible

Engine

Carbureted 1.6-Liter Flat-Four

Interior

Black Leatherette Upholstery

VIN

TFVF8MJ1NYYEWJL4K

Location

PA

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• 1967 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: Sold $9,500 · May 2, 2025 · Bring a Trailer · 81,000 miles
• 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $11,000 · Oct 31, 2026 · Bring a Trailer · 78,000 miles
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