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Volkswagen

Beetle

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1978

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1978 Volkswagen Beetle - Type 1

Model years for Volkswagen Beetle - Type 1

For Sale 5

Avg $15,488

Sales Count 62

Dollar Volume $960,244

Lowest Sale $1,650

Top Sale $45,000

Most Recent $17,500

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Denver, Colorado, USA

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Original & Highly Original

2k mi

Manual

LHD

Last Asking

$13,900

Worldwide Vintage Autos

Jun 14, 2024

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Lot LCC1720: 1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Last Asking

$13,900

2,206 mi
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

DEALER'S WEBSITE

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Courtenay, CAN

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Custom

64k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$15,350

Bring a Trailer

Jun 6, 2024

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Lot 149700: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Not Sold

$15,350

64,000 mi TMU
Location: Courtenay, CAN
Originality:
Custom

Highly modified and/or Restored vehicles with uprated, non-period correct engine swaps, or engines from outside the original manufacturer, and/or vehicles with significant body customizations or conversions. Generally, Custom vehicles cannot be easily returned to their original factory specifications.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Lynnwood, Washington, USA

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Original & Highly Original

2k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$12,500

Bring a Trailer

May 28, 2024

Details

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Lot 148621: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Sold

$12,500

2,500 mi TMU
Location: Lynnwood, Washington, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Salem, Oregon, USA

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Modified

90k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$14,500

Bring a Trailer

May 10, 2024

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Lot 146334: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Sold

$14,500

90,000 mi TMU
Location: Salem, Oregon, USA
Originality:
Modified

Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple removable modifications, or a few significant modifications such as increased displacement, added performance equipment (turbo, supercharger, headers), transmission swaps, bumpers, or body wraps. Modified vehicles can generally be returned to original factory specifications.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Savannah, Georgia, USA

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Modified

71k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$13,000

Hagerty

Apr 25, 2024

Details

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1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Sold

$13,000

71,464 mi
Location: Savannah, Georgia, USA
Originality:
Modified

Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple removable modifications, or a few significant modifications such as increased displacement, added performance equipment (turbo, supercharger, headers), transmission swaps, bumpers, or body wraps. Modified vehicles can generally be returned to original factory specifications.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Sacramento, California, USA

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Original & Highly Original

899 mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$17,500

Bring a Trailer

Apr 6, 2024

Details

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Lot 142359: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Sold

$17,500

899 mi TMU
Location: Sacramento, California, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1978 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Karman Convertible

Birmingham, England, GBR

1978 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Karman Convertible

Original & Highly Original

6k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

CCA

Mar 24, 2024

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Lot 0: 1978 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Karman Convertible

Not Sold

6,500 mi TMU
Location: Birmingham, England, GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Portland, Oregon, USA

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Original & Highly Original

11k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$13,578

Bring a Trailer

Mar 12, 2024

Details

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Lot 139387: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Sold

$13,578

11,000 mi TMU
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Sacramento, California, USA

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Original & Highly Original

899 mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$14,255

Bring a Trailer

Mar 5, 2024

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Lot 138556: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Not Sold

$14,255

899 mi TMU
Location: Sacramento, California, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Florence, Tuscany, ITA

1978 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Convertible

Original & Highly Original

56k km (35k mi) TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

€11,000

Collecting Cars

Mar 4, 2024

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Lot 26511: 1978 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Convertible

Sold

€11,000 ($11,926)

56,856 km (35,329 mi) TMU
Location: Florence, Tuscany, ITA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Coventry, England, GBR

1978 Volkswagen Beetle Last Edition

Original & Highly Original

10k mi

Manual

RHD

Sold

£9,000

Iconic Auctioneers

Feb 24, 2024

Details

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Lot 963: 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Last Edition

Sold

£9,000 ($11,411)

10,000 mi
Location: Coventry, England, GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Original & Highly Original

TMU

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$15,000

GAA

Feb 22, 2024

Details

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Lot TH0170: 1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Not Sold

$15,000

TMU
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Mesa, AZ, USA

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Original & Highly Original

29k mi

Manual

LHD

Last Asking

$16,995

Streetside Classics

Feb 15, 2024

Details

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Lot 2941-PHX: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Last Asking

$16,995

29,906 mi
Location: Mesa, AZ, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

DEALER'S WEBSITE

1978 Volkswagen Beetle Champagne Edition Convertible

Morgantown, PA, USA

1978 Volkswagen Beetle Champagne Edition Convertible

Original & Highly Original

77k mi

Manual

LHD

Last Asking

$19,000

Classic Auto Mall

Feb 14, 2024

Details

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Lot 5671: 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Champagne Edition Convertible

Last Asking

$19,000

77,783 mi
Location: Morgantown, PA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

DEALER'S WEBSITE

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Champagne Edition

Sheridan, Wyoming, USA

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Champagne Edition

Original & Highly Original

27k mi

Manual

Sold

$16,328

Bring a Trailer

Jan 30, 2024

Details

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Lot 134973: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Champagne Edition

Sold

$16,328

27,000 mi
Location: Sheridan, Wyoming, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1978 Volkswagen ‘Champagne Edition ii’ Beetle Convertible

Tempe, Arizona, USA

1978 Volkswagen ‘Champagne Edition ii’ Beetle Convertible

Original & Highly Original

27k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Sold

$16,800

Worldwide Auctioneers

Jan 26, 2024

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Lot 4: 1978 Volkswagen ‘Champagne Edition ii’ Beetle Convertible

Sold

$16,800

27,260 mi TMU
Location: Tempe, Arizona, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Champagne Edition II

Detroit Lakes, MN, USA

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Champagne Edition II

Original & Highly Original

2k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$17,578

Bring a Trailer

Jan 23, 2024

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Lot 134249: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Champagne Edition II

Not Sold

$17,578

2,500 mi TMU
Location: Detroit Lakes, MN, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Plainfield, IN, USA

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle

Original & Highly Original

8k mi TMU

Manual

LHD

Last Asking

$16,400

GR Auto Gallery

Jan 12, 2024

Details

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Lot BIN434S: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle

Last Asking

$16,400

8,100 mi TMU
Location: Plainfield, IN, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

DEALER'S WEBSITE

Kissimmee, Florida, USA

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Original & Highly Original

57k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$15,000

Mecum

Jan 9, 2024

Details

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Lot G282: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Sold

$15,000

57,739 mi
Location: Kissimmee, Florida, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Texas, USA

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Project

555 mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$25,000

Hagerty

Dec 18, 2023

Details

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1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Sold

$25,000

555 mi
Location: Texas, USA
Originality:
Project

Vehicles that are partially operable, inoperable, disassembled, or incomplete that require meaningful repairs to return to road worthy condition.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Project

6k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$3,000

Mecum

Nov 30, 2023

Details

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Lot T186: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Sold

$3,000

6,308 mi
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Originality:
Project

Vehicles that are partially operable, inoperable, disassembled, or incomplete that require meaningful repairs to return to road worthy condition.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet Champagne Edition

Dayton, OH, USA

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet Champagne Edition

Original & Highly Original

73k mi

Manual

LHD

Last Asking

$8,800

Euro Classics

Nov 22, 2023

Details

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Lot 28: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet Champagne Edition

Last Asking

$8,800

73,650 mi
Location: Dayton, OH, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

DEALER'S WEBSITE

Courtenay, British Columbia, CAN

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Custom

64k mi

Manual

LHD

Not Sold

$24,000

Bring a Trailer

Oct 11, 2023

Details

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Lot 123565: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Not Sold

$24,000

64,000 mi
Location: Courtenay, British Columbia, CAN
Originality:
Custom

Highly modified and/or Restored vehicles with uprated, non-period correct engine swaps, or engines from outside the original manufacturer, and/or vehicles with significant body customizations or conversions. Generally, Custom vehicles cannot be easily returned to their original factory specifications.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Denver, CO, USA

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Original & Highly Original

74k mi

Manual

LHD

Sold

$10,850

Bring a Trailer

Sep 23, 2023

Details

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Lot 121504: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Sold

$10,850

74,000 mi
Location: Denver, CO, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD