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1981 Volkswagen Beetle

VIN: WVWZZZ11ZBM009429
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last seen on Jan 04, 2023
This one is off market. There are 92 other Volkswagen Beetle Coupes like it for sale.
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Bonhams | Cars
Vale of White Horse, England, GBR
2,500 mi
Manual
RHD
Modified
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  • HISTORY (1)
  • SPECS
  • COMPS (30)
  • TAXONOMY

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Market Summary

The Volkswagen Beetle Coupe (1938 to 2003) market. See Similar Markets

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The Volkswagen Beetle coupe was the main body style variant of the Volkswagen Beetle Type 1, introduced in 1938. The Beetle h... Learn more.
There are 168 Volkswagen Beetle - Type 1 for sale across all model years (1938 to 2003) and variants, 92 are Coupe and none are model year 1981 . There were 946 Coupe sold in the last 5 years.
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Vehicle History

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Jan 4, 2023
Sold at for $17,532
2,500 mi · Vale of White Horse, England, GBR
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Comps

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Modified
6865 mi 85k mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
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Jun 10, 2025
67% Relevance
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Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
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Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
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Body
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Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
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1953 Volkswagen Beetle 'Split Window'
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Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 5K - 26K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
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Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1981
Make
Volkswagen
Model Family
Beetle
Model Generation
Type 1
Model Variant
-
Model Trim
-
Engine
1.1L H4*
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Modified
Mileage
2,500 mi
VIN
WVWZZZ11ZBM009429
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Right Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Red
Int. Color Group
Black
* Due to the modifications on this vehicle, engine specifications may differ from factory specifications

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