£9,540
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Cabriolet
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 10 Oct 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£9,540
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Cabriolet
UK • 10 Oct 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Cabriolet, resprayed in Irish Green, features a 1600cc engine and manual gearbox. While the exterior exhibits some cosmetic wear like micro-blistering and rust, the largely original interior is in very good condition. The car runs well and has a recent MOT, but needs some cosmetic and underseal work, presenting an appealing winter project for enthusiasts.
Condition
6
The car is described as having good coachwork from a distance, but closer inspection reveals micro-blistering and rust on the wheel arches. The interior is largely original and in very good condition. Mechanically, the car starts nicely and revs freely, but the underseal is flaking off and needs replacement. Overall, it requires some cosmetic fettling and mechanical attention.
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51,657 miles
1402402140
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
ANM 364H
1970
Auction
£9,540
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Cabriolet
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 10 Oct 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
This 1970 ex-California Karmann Ghia Convertible is fitted with the 1600cc engine and four-speed manual gearbox.
Resprayed in Irish Green by The Karmann Ghia Centre when it arrived on these shores in 1997, it has been in the care of the seller since 2016.
He bought it from a colleague of his, who is also the Ghia’s sole previous UK keeper.
She thoroughly enjoyed her time with it and when a change in circumstances warranted its sale, she was happy to pass it on to someone who had, by then, become a friend.
We think this is an act of confidence that speaks volumes.
Still showing only 51,000 miles on the odometer, ‘ANM 364H’ is Mo
T’d until November 2024, which should give you confidence, too.
As for the seller, his eight years’ experience with it meant he could drive the VW to us from his home in West Sussex without hesitation.
It needs some cosmetic fettling though, which has the twin benefits of keeping the price down while also giving you something to occupy the long winter ni...
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 1st Nov 2024
Latest MOT mileage:
51,313 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 2nd Nov 2023, 51,313 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed
On 28th Oct 2023, 51,313 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Minor:
- All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On 30th Jul 2022, 51,132 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Minor:
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside front inner sill corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Slight play in steering box
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On 4th Aug 2021, 50,676 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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