1978 Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) prices

38 auction sales; median sold price over the past 3 years $13,000 (23 sales, typical range $7,432–$17,500); most recent sale $11,000 on Nov 10, 2026.

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Recent results

• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $11,000 · Nov 10, 2026 · Bring a Trailer · 23,000 miles
• 40-Years-Family-Owned 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $13,000 · Sep 22, 2026 · Bring a Trailer · 81,000 miles
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $2,100 · Jul 23, 2026 · Bring a Trailer · 36,000 miles
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $4,200 · Jul 21, 2026 · Bring a Trailer · 61,000 miles
• 29k-Mile 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Champagne Edition II: Sold $20,500 · Apr 25, 2026 · Bring a Trailer · 29,000 miles
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $9,800 · Mar 25, 2026 · Bring a Trailer · 1,700 miles (true mileage unknown)
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $10,000 · Mar 20, 2026 · Cars & Bids · 2,400 miles
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $10,000 · Dec 11, 2025 · Bring a Trailer · 19,000 miles
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $9,750 · Jul 26, 2025 · Bring a Trailer · 32,000 miles
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $11,500 · Jul 24, 2025 · Bring a Trailer · 9,000 miles
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $10,100 · Jun 12, 2025 · Bring a Trailer · 49,000 miles
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $17,250 · Apr 21, 2025 · Bring a Trailer · 63,000 miles
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Champagne Edition II: Sold $19,250 · Apr 1, 2025 · Bring a Trailer · 38,000 miles
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $14,250 · Feb 24, 2025 · Bring a Trailer · 3,000 miles
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $6,853 · Dec 11, 2024 · Bring a Trailer · 77,000 miles
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $17,500 · Oct 8, 2024 · Bring a Trailer · 38,000 miles
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $14,750 · Aug 19, 2024 · Bring a Trailer · 55,000 miles
• 27-Years-Owned 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $14,178 · Jun 15, 2024 · Bring a Trailer · 1,800 miles
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $12,500 · May 28, 2024 · Bring a Trailer · 2,500 miles (true mileage unknown)
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $14,500 · May 10, 2024 · Bring a Trailer · 90,000 miles
• 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: Sold $17,500 · Apr 6, 2024 · Bring a Trailer · 899 miles (true mileage unknown)
• 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible: Sold $13,578 · Mar 12, 2024 · Bring a Trailer · 11,000 miles (true mileage unknown)
• Original-Owner 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Champagne Edition: Sold $16,328 · Jan 30, 2024 · Bring a Trailer · 27,000 miles