18. Denzel WD International 1500
Year(s): 1956-1960
Today’s value: 681,000 US dollars*
Some customers sacrificed performance for style, while Wolfgang Denzel’s early customers wanted both. To increase the pizzazz of the Austrian cars, they lacked an engine. The public showed their dissatisfaction. Wolfgang’s response to this problem was very well received. The Denzel WD International 1500 models received the powerful Porsche engine. It is believed that only about 30 of the 1500 survived. For this reason, someone looking to sell their Denzel WD International 1500 should get at least $681,000 according to Hagerty’s estimate – not through an auction. If a bidding war were to break out, it could even be seven to eight figures.
18. Denzel WD International 1500
19. VW Beetle [VW Type 1, English name: The Volkswagen Beetle] from 1960
Year(s): 1960-1969
Current value: 128,700 US dollars*
By 1960, the VW Beetle had reached its third decade of production, but customers were beginning to feel weary of the old classic. Volkswagen improved the Beetle’s engine and transmission while increasing maximum torque to regain its momentum. Customers were just as happy with the technical changes as they were with the Beetle’s modern, rounded appearance. If you want to fix the car yourself, you might be able to find a 1960s Beetle for a few thousand dollars. However, the 1963 Beetle that played the role of “Herbie” in the movie “Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo” sold for $128,700 if you’re looking for something of higher quality with nostalgia.
19. VW Kafer
