As of April 2026, the Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $11,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $6,000 and $15,900. Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) prices have decreased 12.5% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $15,995 to $14,000.
The typical Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) on the market has 52,760 miles. Listings spend an average of 338 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) Pricing
A fair price for a Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) in April 2026 is between $6,000 and $15,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $2,500 to $18,995 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$2,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$6,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$11,500
Typical market price
75th
$15,900
Above average / premium
90th
$18,995
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $10,973, which is lower than the median, suggesting pricing is relatively symmetrical across the market.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
171
$10,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
91
$10,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
160
$14,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
277
$13,400
100,000 - 150,000 mi
125
$6,500
Over 150,000 mi
53
$5,500
Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) Price Trends
Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) prices have decreased 12.5% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $14,000 across 4 sales, down from $15,995 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) prices are down 6.7% ($14,000 vs. $15,000 a year ago).
Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
55
$13,000
$14,910
2025-Q1
163
$16,500
$19,939
2025-Q2
219
$15,000
$16,574
2025-Q3
221
$14,500
$18,303
2025-Q4
187
$16,950
$18,812
2026-Q1
151
$15,995
$18,700
2026-Q2
4
$14,000
$16,347
Best Value Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) by Model Year
The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) offers the best value with a median price of $6,500 across 95 listings. The most expensive model year is 1961 at a median of $17,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1958
3
$8,500
$6,200
$19,911
1960
13
$12,000
$800
$20,500
1961
21
$17,000
$2,700
$20,000
1962
23
$12,500
$800
$21,000
1963
42
$15,000
$1,000
$19,900
1964
19
$14,800
$600
$20,995
1965
39
$9,500
$1,500
$20,500
1966
43
$12,900
$1,800
$19,995
1967
50
$14,888
$2,200
$19,995
1968
61
$9,500
$600
$20,995
1969
95
$10,495
$500
$20,495
1970
83
$10,000
$500
$21,000
1971
90
$12,495
$800
$20,999
1972
69
$7,900
$500
$21,000
1973
95
$6,500
$500
$20,000
1974
116
$10,900
$500
$20,893
1975
21
$9,995
$1,350
$20,000
1976
8
$10,000
$2,400
$19,495
1977
23
$14,399
$1,100
$20,995
1978
50
$14,895
$600
$19,995
1979
30
$15,250
$5,000
$19,995
Where to Buy a Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979)
The highest concentration of Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) listings is in CA with 183 active listings, followed by MI (137), TX (114), FL (102), AZ (57).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in WA at $6,500, while NC has the highest at $19,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $13,400.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
183
$7,950
MI
137
$14,995
TX
114
$8,500
FL
102
$15,000
AZ
57
$7,500
GA
57
$9,500
CO
52
$7,200
IL
52
$15,500
WA
49
$6,500
NC
27
$19,900
Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) Market Velocity
Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) listings spend an average of 338 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 176 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Fair price range: $6,000 to $15,900. The median is $11,500. Anything below $6,000 is a strong value; above $15,900 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) prices have dropped 12.5% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1973 model year has the lowest median price at $6,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 338 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 9 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
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