Volkswagen Beetle 1971

This 1971 Volkswagen Beetle (11D) is for sale at Japanese auction at USS Kyushu on 24 October 2026, lot 40022. 99,000 km (about 61,500 miles), manual, 4-speed, blue. Bids close at 9pm UK time on Friday 23 October. It is 25 years old or more, so it can be imported to the USA and Australia.

Auction grade: —
Mileage: 99,000 km
Year: 1971
Gearbox: Manual, 4-speed

Condition

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The auction house withheld this car’s grade (the sheet shows “***”), which usually means it was not graded. Don’t read that as a good or a bad grade. Ask us before bidding.

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A: Scratch
U: Dent
W: Wave or repair: W1 is light, W3 is heavy
S: Rust
C: Corrosion
P: Paint mark or blemish

Minimum bid

£2,050

About US$2,737 · €2,440

Last chance to bid: 9pm UK time on Friday 23 October

The auction opens at ¥50,000. Cars of this model have sold for more, so we don’t place bids below £2,050.

From £5,609 landed in the UK with fees, shipping, duty and VAT

Deposit to bid: £2,000, held on your Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card and only taken if you win. Over £30,000, it’s 10% by bank transfer.

Previously sold at auction

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Estimated landed cost

Worked out at the minimum bid. Your own maximum decides the real figure.

Hammer price£2,050
Autoselecta feeOnly payable if you win.£1,500
Auction fee£113
Estimated shipping£1,750
Estimated import dutyHistoric vehicle (over 30 years, unmodified): no duty, if HMRC agrees£0
Estimated VATReduced 5% rate for historic vehicles£196
Total£5,609

An estimate. Duty and VAT are set by HMRC and confirmed on arrival. Our fee includes the MOT test and UK registration. Not included: road tax, insurance once the car is yours, any work the car needs to pass its MOT, and delivery from our premises to your door (quoted if you want it). Work out your own figure

Minimum bid

£2,050

Bids close 9pm Fri 23 Oct UK

Minimum bid£2,050

Volkswagen Beetle 1971

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