As of May 2026, the Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $9,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $4,500 and $14,499. Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) prices have decreased 28.1% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $15,995 to $11,501.
The typical Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) on the market has 58,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 308 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) Pricing
A fair price for a Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) in May 2026 is between $4,500 and $14,499 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $2,200 to $16,990 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$2,200
Budget / project cars
25th
$4,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$9,000
Typical market price
75th
$14,499
Above average / premium
90th
$16,990
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $9,443, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
179
$10,495
10,000 - 25,000 mi
98
$7,800
25,000 - 50,000 mi
130
$11,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
274
$9,000
100,000 - 150,000 mi
158
$6,000
Over 150,000 mi
58
$4,500
Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) Price Trends
Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) prices have decreased 28.1% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $11,501 across 71 sales, down from $15,995 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) prices are down 23.3% ($11,501 vs. $15,000 a year ago).
Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q1
151
$16,995
$20,068
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
71
$11,501
$15,499
Best Value Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) by Model Year
The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) offers the best value with a median price of $5,500 across 121 listings. The most expensive model year is 1962 at a median of $16,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1958
9
$9,000
$2,500
$18,000
1960
1
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
1961
9
$12,500
$2,700
$18,995
1962
5
$16,000
$12,500
$18,900
1963
21
$10,000
$500
$18,995
1964
26
$13,500
$600
$17,995
1965
42
$11,200
$900
$18,500
1966
37
$10,000
$550
$17,500
1967
46
$10,000
$1,200
$18,990
1968
65
$6,500
$500
$18,900
1969
94
$8,495
$1,000
$18,995
1970
68
$9,000
$500
$18,995
1971
88
$10,500
$600
$18,900
1972
83
$7,000
$500
$17,900
1973
121
$5,500
$600
$18,900
1974
111
$7,500
$500
$18,900
1975
26
$9,500
$700
$16,995
1976
28
$8,999
$850
$18,000
1977
26
$14,399
$1,225
$18,900
1978
51
$13,999
$800
$18,991
1979
40
$11,500
$2,850
$18,900
Where to Buy a Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979)
The highest concentration of Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) listings is in CA with 145 active listings, followed by MI (142), FL (114), TX (104), AZ (63).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CT at $4,500, while NC has the highest at $19,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $15,495.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
145
$7,500
MI
142
$15,995
FL
114
$19,900
TX
104
$6,900
AZ
63
$9,500
WA
62
$6,000
IL
56
$18,500
GA
50
$7,500
MA
32
$12,000
NJ
32
$12,000
Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) Market Velocity
Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) listings spend an average of 308 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 161 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Fair price range: $4,500 to $14,499. The median is $9,000. Anything below $4,500 is a strong value; above $14,499 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) prices have dropped 28.1% 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 $5,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 308 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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