Track live values and receive listing alerts
£22,791
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
United States • 13 Jul 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Volkswagen Beetle convertible, finished in Inca Red, presents a classic aesthetic with its original-style exterior and interior. While it has been refinished and features a replacement convertible top, notable mechanical and cosmetic flaws like inoperative wipers and exterior dings indicate it requires reconditioning.
Condition
6
The vehicle has several cosmetic and functional issues including inoperative windshield wipers, a non-working parking light, and an intermittently functioning turn signal indicator light. The exterior shows dings and blemishes, and the steering wheel has cracks. Despite these issues, the car is mechanically functional and appears to be in Good condition, requiring some reconditioning.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
11015501
Chassis No:
Odometer:
85,000 miles
GSS 782
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Air-Cooled 1.2L Flat-Four Six-Volt Electrical System Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Inca Red Paint Sahara Beige Soft Top Beige Vinyl Upholstery Drum Brakes 15" Steel Wheels Chrome Bumpers Cabin Heater Crank Windows
This 1956 Volkswagen Beetle convertible spent time in California and was purchased by the owner’s father in 2017 before it was passed to the current owner in 2024.
Finished in Inca Red over beige vinyl, the car is powered by an air-cooled 1,192cc flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle.
Equipment includes a Sahara Beige convertible top, as well as a six-volt electrical system, drum brakes, 15″ steel wheels, chrome bumpers, a cabin heater, and crank windows.
This Beetle convertible shows 85k miles and is offered by the seller in Oregon on behalf of their cousin with a clean California title in the cousin’s name.
The body was refinished under previous ownership in Inca Red and features a replacement Sahara Beige convertible top.
Exterior details include fender-m...
Points of note
£450
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,390
Median Price (Since 2020)
£87,919
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Top 20%
The sale price places it in the top 20% of sold prices we've ever seen for the Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
Lowest Price
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]
Average Price
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen [enter number] sold before
Icon
This vehicle comes is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous Sales
Gallery
MOT Information
Loading...
Loading...
Latest MOT Mileage
Loading...
Registration Date
Loading...
MOT History
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
MOT Mileage Trend
