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1979 Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio With 2 Miles Sells for Over $60k at Auction

During its production run, more than 21 million Volkswagen Beetles were built, making them relatively easy to find. However, this particular Beetle is not your average bug. In fact, it may be the Volkswagen Beetle with the fewest miles in existence.

This 1979 Volkswagen 1303LS Beetle Karmann Cabriolet has an astonishingly low odometer reading of just two miles. While it’s conceivable that a Beetle with only one mile could emerge from storage somewhere, it’s safe to say that a classic Beetle couldn’t get much newer than this. Recently, it was sold through Classic Car Auctions in the UK, and buyers were willing to pay a premium due to its incredibly low mileage. The auction listing indicates a final price of £49,500, which is equivalent to just over $60,000 based on current exchange rates. A quick online search reveals that other 1979 ragtop Beetles typically sell for around $20,000, so this particular example definitely commanded a higher price.