£22,512
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible
Trade Classics • UK • 9 Apr 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£22,512
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible
UK • 9 Apr 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible is a recently completed restoration project, featuring a rebuilt engine and fresh interior. The car boasts excellent metallic red paint and a new mohair hood, presenting as a solid and well-maintained classic ready for enjoyment.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a significant restoration, with the bodywork professionally addressed (sandblasted, corrosion cut out and replaced with new metal). The paint is described as excellent, and the interior, including seats and carpets, is new or recently retrimmed and in excellent condition. The engine has been fully rebuilt, and the mechanicals (suspension, brakes) have been overhauled. The MOT is valid until July 2026. While there's some minor tarnishing on chrome trim and the tires were noted as an advisory on the MOT (though they will be replaced before sale), the overall condition is very strong, aligning with 'Excellent' due to minimal cosmetic imperfections and the extensive mechanical work completed.
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58,820 miles
1412281894
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
FVB 4J
1971
Auction
£22,512
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible
Trade Classics • UK • 9 Apr 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Built by Volkswagen, the Karmann Ghia was styled by the famous Ghia Italian design house, one of the most influential Italian vehicle designers, and the German coach-building house, Karmann.
The Type 14 Karmann Ghia (1956-1974) was initially available as a coupé, with the convertible, such as the model seen in the listing, coming a year later.
With public reaction to the Type 14 exceeding expectations, more than 10,000 were sold in its first production year.
The car combined the chassis and mechanical elements of the Type 1 and Type 3 VW Beetle with hand-shaped and built bodywork, resulting in a time-consuming process usually practised by higher-end manufacturers.
Our vendor, Jim, purchased this 1971 Karmann Ghia via us as an unfinished project almost a year and a half ago.
Since then, Jim has reassembled the jigsaw and added many new parts to put this classic VW back on the road and reassuringly comes with a current and long MOT valid until the 13th of July 2026.
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 13th Jul 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
58,809 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Jul 2025, 58,809 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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