£6,720
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible
Historics • UK • 20 Aug 2016
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£6,720
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible
UK • 20 Aug 2016 • Lot 219
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Karmann Ghia Coupé was imported from the U.S. in 2014 and requires some tidying/restoration work. It is a lefthand drive Volkswagen, confirmed to be a sound and pretty much rust free example, the engine runs well and the hood appears to be quite new.
Condition
6
The car requires some tidying/restoration work but is described as a sound and pretty much rust free example. The engine is said to run well, suggesting it's mechanically sound, further the hood appears to be quite new.
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75,230 km
LHD
United Kingdom
1412937201
1971
Auction
£6,720
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible
Historics • UK • 20 Aug 2016
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Launched in 1956, the Karmann Ghia Coupé was VW's attempt to raise its image at a time when the western world was emerging from a period of bleak post-war austerity and into an era dominated by American show-biz glamour.
Using the frumpy Adolf-era Beetle as their starting point, VW's executives contracted German coach builder Karmann to turn their ugly duckling into a swan.
In an inspired move, Karmann turned to Italian styling house Ghia to inject some Latin brio into the project and an instant classic was born.
Basically a Beetle in a Hollywood party frock, the Karmann Ghia became a runaway success whose cool California styling made it a best-seller right up until 1974 when it was finally replaced by the Scirocco.
This Karmann Ghia was imported from the U.S. in 2014 and little has happened with her since.
Our inspection confirmed this lefthand drive Volkswagen to be a sound and pretty much rust free example, although the car does require some tidying/restoration work.
The hood ...
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
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