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Between 1956 and 1958, there were approximately 117 examples of the Dual-Ghia built. The majority of these cars wore the convertible body style. They were priced at a hefty $7,646 and were $1,000 more expensive than the ultra-luxurious Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible. The Dual-Ghia's were powered by the Chrysler D-500 'Hemi' V8 engine and mated to a Powerflite transmission.
The origins of the Dual-Ghia date back to 1953. Chrysler had commissioned the Italian Carrozzeria Ghia to build several advanced show cars based on Virgil Exner's design for the Thomas Special. Ghia produced four Dodge Firearrow Concepts that were warmly received by the public, resulting in a production version. Chrysler declined to expand on this opportunity but Eugene Casaroll negotiated for acquiring the rights to build a car based on the design.
This 1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible has a D-500 V8 engine with a single four-barrel carburetor and 230 horsepower. There are four-wheel drum brakes and an independent front suspension. There is a charcoal exterior, a black convertible top, and period-correct Kelsey-Hayes 40-spoke chrome wire wheels and whitewall tires. The interior is upholstered in gray leather with matching gray carpeting.
In 2009, this Dual-Ghia Convertible was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Arizona auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $225,000 - $275,000. The lot was sold for a high bid of $176,000 including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009
The origins of the Dual-Ghia date back to 1953. Chrysler had commissioned the Italian Carrozzeria Ghia to build several advanced show cars based on Virgil Exner's design for the Thomas Special. Ghia produced four Dodge Firearrow Concepts that were warmly received by the public, resulting in a production version. Chrysler declined to expand on this opportunity but Eugene Casaroll negotiated for acquiring the rights to build a car based on the design.
This 1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible has a D-500 V8 engine with a single four-barrel carburetor and 230 horsepower. There are four-wheel drum brakes and an independent front suspension. There is a charcoal exterior, a black convertible top, and period-correct Kelsey-Hayes 40-spoke chrome wire wheels and whitewall tires. The interior is upholstered in gray leather with matching gray carpeting.
In 2009, this Dual-Ghia Convertible was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Arizona auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $225,000 - $275,000. The lot was sold for a high bid of $176,000 including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009
2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000
Sale Price :
USD $181,500
2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $180,000-USD $220,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $120,000
2009 Automobiles of Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $275,000
Sale Price :
USD $176,000
1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Dual Ghia Sports Car
(Data based on Model Year 1957 sales)
1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible Chassis#: 163 Sold for USD$246,400 2024 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1957 Dual Ghia Convertible Chassis#: 104 Sold for USD$484,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1957 Dual Ghia Convertible Sold for USD$363,000 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible Chassis#: 150 Sold for USD$456,000 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible Chassis#: 125 Sold for USD$285,500 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible Chassis#: 145 Sold for USD$417,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible Chassis#: 125 Sold for USD$341,000 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1958 Dual-Ghia Convertible Chassis#: 197 Sold for USD$401,500 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1957 Dual-Ghia Chassis#: DG128 Sold for USD$231,000 2017 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | |
1958 Dual-Ghia Convertible Chassis#: 197 Sold for USD$412,500 2015 Russo & Steele : Monterey | |
1957 Dual-Ghia Chassis#: 134 Sold for USD$264,000 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible Chassis#: 162 Sold for USD$429,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : The Andrews Collection | |
1957 Dual Ghia Convertible Chassis#: D5008336 Sold for USD$269,500 2015 WorldWide Auctions - Houston Classic Auction | |
1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible by Carrozzeria Ghia Chassis#: 145 Sold for USD$456,500 2013 RM Auction - Art of the Automobile | |
1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible Chassis#: 100 Sold for USD$330,000 2013 RM Auctions - Monterey | |
1957 Dual-Ghia Chassis#: DG154 Sold for USD$495,000 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | |
1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible Chassis#: 134 Sold for USD$176,000 2013 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1957 Dual - Ghia Chassis#: 135 Sold for USD$200,000 2011 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions | |
1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible Chassis#: 158 Sold for USD$247,500 2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1957 Dual Ghia Convertible Sold for USD$170,500 2010 Worldwide Auctions - The Auburn Auction |
Dual Ghia Sports Cars That Failed To Sell At Auction
1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible | 150 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |||
1957 Dual Ghia | 168 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $275,000 | $375,000 | $425,000 |
1957 Dual Ghia Convertible | 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona | ||||
1957 Dual Ghia Convertible | 141 | 2021 Mecum : Monterey | $325,000 | $375,000 | $450,000 |
1957 Dual Ghia Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $450,000 | $525,000 | $575,000 | |
1957 Dual-Ghia Cabriolet | 150 | 2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | $275,000 | $350,000 | |
1957 Dual-Ghia | DG154 | 2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ | $450,000 | $525,000 | |
1958 Dual-Ghia | 197 | 2014 Gooding & Company Amelia Island Sale | $350,000 | $450,000 | |
1957 Dual Ghia Convertible | 2011 Mecum Auctions Dallas, TX Auction | $150,000 | |||
1957 DUAL-GHIA CONVERTIBLE | 2011 Auctions America Spring Auburn | $165,000 | |||
1957 DUAL GHIA CONVERTIBLE | 2011 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale | $150,000 | |||
1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible | 128 | 2010 Bonhams Quail Lodge | $225,000 | $275,000 | |
1957 Dual Ghia Sports Car | 132 | 2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey | $120,000 | $180,000 | $220,000 |
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