# Volkswagen Beetle Super Beetle (Super Convertible) Market Intelligence

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

### Overview
- **Make:** Volkswagen
- **Model:** Beetle
- **Generation:** Super Convertible
- **Production Years:** 1978–1979
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/volkswagen/beetle/super-convertible/super-beetle
- **Data as of:** October 20, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-20T07:01:10.385Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 9 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 3 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 45 completed transactions
- **12-Month Median Sold Price:** $14,300
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $14,750 – $34,995
- **Current Live Asking Median:** $26,995

## Active Live Auctions
- **1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1979-volkswagen-super-beetle-bed98f2a)
- **1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1979-volkswagen-super-beetle-188a72cc)
- **1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1979-volkswagen-super-beetle-0812b8b0)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle** (1979) | Asking: N/A | 300 mi | manual | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1979-volkswagen-super-beetle-bed98f2a)
- **1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle** (1979) | Asking: N/A | 913 mi | manual | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1979-volkswagen-super-beetle-188a72cc)
- **1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle** (1979) | Asking: N/A | Mileage N/A | manual | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1979-volkswagen-super-beetle-0812b8b0)
- **1979 Volkswagen Beetle Super** (1979) | Asking: $14,750 | Mileage N/A | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Los Angeles, California | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1979-volkswagen-beetle-super-beetle-cabriolet-e292a349)
- **1979 Volkswagen Beetle Super** (1979) | Asking: $24,995 | 53,256 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: La Vergne, Tennessee | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1979-volkswagen-beetle-super-a90b6d11)
- **1979 Volkswagen Beetle** (1979) | Asking: $26,995 | 53,256 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: La Vergne, Tennessee | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1979-volkswagen-beetle-8404cfd6)
- **1978 Volkswagen Beetle Champagne Edition** (1978) | Asking: $34,500 | 5,500 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Englewood, CO 80110 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1978-volkswagen-beetle-champagne-edition-02cc8ad7)
- **1979 Volkswagen Beetle Super Karmann** (1979) | Asking: $34,995 | 78,442 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: La Vergne, Tennessee | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1979-volkswagen-beetle-super-karmann-e84239b5)
- **1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle** (1979) | Asking: N/A | 14,607 mi | manual | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1979-volkswagen-super-beetle-317c8643)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 49 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Super Beetle | Manual | 55,564 mi | $13,995 | Dealer inventory |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Super Beetle | Manual | 57,000 mi | $7,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Super Beetle | Manual | 14,607 mi | $18,150 | Mecum |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Super Beetle | Manual | 81,000 mi | $13,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Super Beetle | Manual | 9,700 mi | $6,900 | Cars & Bids |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 45 completed transactions (4 non-factory builds excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 64 since 2023
- **Interquartile Range (Middle 50%):** $11,000 – $22,500
- **Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR):** -22.8% (from the median of the first 3 sales)

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | $15,225 |
| 2026 | 45 | $14,000 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Volkswagen Beetle Super Beetle (Super Convertible)?

Based on 45 benchmark sales recorded over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median sale price for the Volkswagen Beetle Super Beetle (Super Convertible) is $14,300. Current verified live asking prices range from $14,750 to $34,995 (median asking price: $26,995).

### How many Volkswagen Beetle Super Beetle (Super Convertible) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 20, 2026, there are 9 verified Volkswagen Beetle Super Beetle (Super Convertible) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 3 active live auctions with open bidding.

### How many Volkswagen Beetle Super Beetle (Super Convertible) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 45 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle Super Beetle (Super Convertible) 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 Super Beetle (Super Convertible) sell for by model year?

Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, for model years with 3 or more sales: 1978 $14,200 (14 sales); 1979 $14,300 (31 sales).

### Where do Volkswagen Beetle Super Beetle (Super Convertible) cars sell?

Of the 45 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 30 on Bring a Trailer, 8 on Mecum, 2 on Cars & Bids, 2 on Kruse Auctions, 1 on Barrett-Jackson, 1 on GAA Classic Cars and 1 on Gooding Christie's.

### Where does GarageScout's Volkswagen Beetle Super Beetle (Super Convertible) market data come from?

GarageScout's Volkswagen Beetle Super Beetle (Super Convertible) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, Mecum, Barrett-Jackson, Broad Arrow Auctions, Cars & Bids, 5 other sites 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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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*