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£11,635

1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible

United States • 13 Aug 2026 • Lot Lot 55

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This 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible is a third-owner example in its original Gobi Beige and Khaki Brown colors, featuring rare dealer-option Riviera wheels. It's noted to run and drive well, with an original interior showing patina and a recent tune-up.
It presents an attractive, well-preserved classic with desirable original features, making it a noteworthy offering for enthusiasts of the stylish coachbuilt Volkswagen.

Condition

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The car is described as having an 'honest, well-preserved patina' and benefited from a 'sympathetic repaint'. It retains much of its original character with replacement seat cushions and an original soft top. It is reported to 'run and drives well' and comes with receipts for a full tune-up and service. This indicates good overall condition with some signs of age and minor updates, fitting the 'Very Good' category.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

148471462

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1,493cc Rear-Mounted Air-Cooled Flat-Four Engine Dual carburetors 50bhp at 4200rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission Independent suspension with torsion bar springs, front and rear Front Disc Brakes, Rear Drum Brakes * Third-owner example presented in its original Gobi Beige and Khaki Brown color combination * Rare factory dealer-option Riviera wheels fitted from new * Original interior retains attractive patina with replacement seat cushions * Accompanied by its original factory radio * Reportedly runs and drives well, sporting original soft top THE CAR OFFERED The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia combined the dependable mechanical foundation of the Beetle with elegant Italian styling to create one of the most distinctive sporting automobiles of its era.

Introduced in 1955, the Type 14 was penned by Carrozzeria Ghia and hand-assembled by German coachbuilder Karmann, transforming Volkswagen's utilitarian platform into a graceful grand touring coupe and, from 1957, a convertible.

Its flowing bodywor...