Est: £16,000 - £20,000
1979 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Cabriolet - Final Model
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 15 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Est: £16,000 - £20,000
1979 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Cabriolet - Final Model
UK • 15 Nov 2026 • Lot 325
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A largely original 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Super Cabriolet in Alpine White with a matching interior and just over 21,000 miles. This desirable final-year model, presented as an excellent low-mileage survivor, offers a rare combination of originality and collectibility.
Condition
8
Excellent overall condition, low mileage survivor
/ 10
21,000 miles
1592038113
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
NOVA
1979
Auction
Est: £16,000 - £20,000
1979 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Cabriolet - Final Model
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 15 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
The Volkswagen Beetle needs little introduction, having become one of the worlds most recognisable automotive icons of the 20th century.
The late model Beetle Super Cabriolet combines the charm of the original design with the appeal of open-top motoring and, in fuel injected form, represents a desirable final evolution of the classic air-cooled Volkswagen This 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Super Cabriolet is presented beautifully in Alpine White with a matching interior, a smart period colour scheme.
Remarkably original throughout, it retains its original interior, hood and paintwork for the most part.
It is in excellent overall condition and presents exactly as a low mileage survivor should Indicating just over 21,000 miles, this Beetle Super was purchased at Mecum auctions in the United States in 2016 before being shipped to the UK.
Since arriving it has seen little use.
It is on a NOVA with taxes paid and ready for its first registered keeper in the UK.
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Price Analysis vs Other Beetle 1303 Cabriolets
£3,360
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,107
Median Price (Since 2020)
£62,491
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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