# Volkswagen Beetle (Oval-Window) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Volkswagen Beetle (Oval-Window).

### Overview
- **Make:** Volkswagen
- **Model:** Beetle
- **Generation:** Oval-Window
- **Production Years:** 1953–1957
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volkswagen/beetle/oval-window
- **Data as of:** October 16, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-16T08:15:19.859Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 2 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 0 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 15 completed transactions
- **12-Month Median Sold Price (all variants):** $28,750
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $41,289 – $45,598
- **Current Live Asking Median:** $43,444

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1954 Volkswagen Beetle** (1954) | Asking: $41,289 | 2,005 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1954-volkswagen-beetle-19b6b77a)
- **1957 Volkswagen Beetle** (1957) | Asking: $45,598 | 4,042 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1957-volkswagen-beetle-d2c91dee)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 16 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 9,000 mi | $20,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 61,812 mi | $33,000 | Mecum |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 35,000 mi | $19,527 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Variant not identified | Gearbox not in the listing | — | $50,400 | Kruse Auctions |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 62,000 mi | $19,200 | Bring a Trailer |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 15 completed transactions (1 non-factory build excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 11 since 2023
- **Interquartile Range (Middle 50%):** $20,450 – $35,750

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | $28,675 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Volkswagen Beetle (Oval-Window)?

Based on 15 benchmark sales recorded over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median sale price for the Volkswagen Beetle (Oval-Window), across all variants, is $28,750. Current verified live asking prices range from $41,289 to $45,598 (median asking price: $43,444).

### How many Volkswagen Beetle (Oval-Window) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 16, 2026, there are 2 verified Volkswagen Beetle (Oval-Window) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout.

### How many Volkswagen Beetle (Oval-Window) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 15 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Oval-Window) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### What does a Volkswagen Beetle (Oval-Window) sell for by model year?

Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, across all variants, for model years with 3 or more sales: 1954 $24,750 (3 sales); 1955 $20,214 (4 sales); 1956 $32,000 (3 sales); 1957 $30,800 (5 sales).

### Where do Volkswagen Beetle (Oval-Window) cars sell?

Of the 15 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 7 on Bring a Trailer, 4 on Mecum, 1 on Barrett-Jackson, 1 on Broad Arrow Auctions, 1 on Gooding Christie's and 1 on Kruse Auctions.

### Where does GarageScout's Volkswagen Beetle (Oval-Window) market data come from?

GarageScout's Volkswagen Beetle (Oval-Window) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Mecum, Bring a Trailer, Gooding Christie's, Broad Arrow Auctions, Barrett-Jackson, 1 other site and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

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- **Generations:** [A5](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volkswagen/beetle/a5), [Split-Window](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volkswagen/beetle/split-window), [Standard](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volkswagen/beetle/standard), [Super Convertible](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volkswagen/beetle/super-convertible)
- **Model:** [All Volkswagen Beetle markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volkswagen/beetle)
- **Make:** [All Volkswagen markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volkswagen)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*