£30,800
1971 VW Karmann Ghia Cabriolet
Barons • UK • 24 Jun 2023
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£30,800
1971 VW Karmann Ghia Cabriolet
UK • 24 Jun 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible has been fully restored with an upgraded 2.2L engine, featured in a magazine, and displayed at a Volksworld show. Imported from the US, it comes with restoration invoices and an Agreed Insurance valuation of £40,000, making it a desirable collector's item.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a bare metal, body-off restoration and has an upgraded engine, which indicates a high level of attention to detail. It was featured in a magazine and displayed at a show, suggesting it's in excellent cosmetic condition. However, since the description is vendor-provided and 'Not Verified,' an 'Excellent' rating is assigned, pending a closer inspection to confirm the quality of the restoration and current condition.
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88,515 miles (via 2022 MOT)
FMW713J
1971
Auction
1412937201
RHD
United Kingdom
£30,800
1971 VW Karmann Ghia Cabriolet
Barons • UK • 24 Jun 2023
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
This 1971 Volkswagen Karman Ghia Convertible is described by the vendor as SUPERB, and we agree! This car has been restored very well with excellent attention to detail.
The car was bought as a mid-life birthday pressie.
This VW was previously imported from the US in lemon yellow with black interior, registration documents and DVLA acknowledgement of duties paid states that it was bought from Connecticut in August 2013 but was never registered in the UK.
The vendor purchased the VW in 2017 for £7,500 and the car was then commissioned for a full restoration by Californian Classics - a Karmann Ghia expert.
The work included a bare metal, body off restoration and an Upgraded 2.2 litre engine.
The work was finished about 18 months ago and it has barely been used since.
This Beautiful car was featured in an 8 page magazine article(magazine included) and displayed at a Volksworld show (As seen in photo), Several folders, including photos in yellow, owners club magazines and the invoice...
Price Analysis vs Other Karmann Ghia Convertibles
£2,359
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,724
Median Price (Since 2020)
£99,986
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 28th Nov 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
88,515 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 29th Nov 2022, 88,515 miles
Passed
On 4th Nov 2020, 88,028 miles
Failed
On 3rd Nov 2020, 88,028 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective wont open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- n/s wiper smears
MOT Mileage Trend
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