1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible for Sale With 9,700 Miles ShownAutoblogKyle EdwardWed, September 16, 2026 at 7:12 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleAutoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Triple black with a black and blue interior on the final year of American sales makes this charming regardless of condition. Bidding on Cars and Bids stands at $400 with six days left. The seller is representing the car for a friend who moved to Alaska.1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleCars & BidsWhat it's worth right nowMarket data from Classic.com records a $90,000 high for a 1979 Super Beetle cabriolet, while the Type 1 convertible average sits at $21,085 with a $2,250 low. ClassicCars.com listings for 1979 Super Beetles start at $14,900.AdvertisementAdvertisementThose figures describe cars without rust or electrical faults. Fair value lands at $6,000 to $10,000, with $8,000 the most likely close. No reserve guarantees a sale, and the $400 opening reflects six days still to run.1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleCars & BidsCondition and detailsHonesty is the strongest feature here. The seller documents rust on the body and hood with photographs, a fender dent, a misaligned bumper, broken trim clips, dashboard cracks, headliner stains, and carpet that slides because it was never glued down. He also states the car needs an alignment and possibly suspension work.1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleCars & BidsA bidder connected those dots, asking whether the car had been in an incident and whether the unibody is straight. The seller replied that no incidents occurred during current ownership, that the bumper shows signs of a mild impact from an unknown date, and that he believes the alignment issue comes from worn components or slipped eccentric bolts, noting only a frame jig would settle it.1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleCars & BidsRecent service is minimal but real. Records show oil changes in May 2024 and September 2022 with a starter, a door handle and accelerator pedal in July 2022, and a battery in June 2022. The 2015 tires are 11 years old, and the electrical draw needs tracing before the kill switch stops being a daily ritual.1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleCars & BidsAdvertisementAdvertisementThe offerSpecificationDetailMakeVolkswagenModelSuper Beetle ConvertibleYear1979Mileage9,700 miles shown on a five-digit odometer, with records showing 92,601 miles in 2024Engine1.6-liter fuel-injected air-cooled flat-fourPower48 horsepower and 73 lb-ft at the factory ratingTransmissionFour-speed manualDrive typeRear-wheel driveExterior colorBlackInterior colorBlack and blueCurrent bid$400Interested in this Volkswagen Beetle? View the listing here.What makes the Super Beetle uniqueThe Super Beetle arrived in 1971 with MacPherson struts replacing the front torsion bars, which freed luggage space and softened the ride without changing the formula underneath. Every convertible Beetle built from 1971 onward was a Super Beetle, with Karmann handling the bodywork.1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle ConvertibleCars & BidsThe 1979 cars carry weight because they closed the book. Convertible production ended that year here while the standard Beetle continued in Mexico until 2003, making the final-year drop-top the last of a line reaching back to the 1930s. Values follow condition rather than year, and rust separates a $30,000 car from an $8,000 one.My takeFair value sits at $6,000 to $10,000, with $8,000 the most likely result, and the crux is whether the bumper and alignment trace back to an impact nobody documented. The seller has been forthright, listing every fault and answering the unibody question without overselling his own answer. What is on offer is a running, rusty convertible that suits a weekend driver or a restoration base. Get it on a lift first, budget for tires and the electrical fault, and $8,000 is fair.AdvertisementAdvertisementDisclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not a dealership or broker. All vehicle specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors, omissions, or the accuracy of the provided information. Please verify all details directly with the seller.Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 16, 2026, where it first appeared in the Car Buying section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.