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1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Convertible Coupe

  • Coachwork by Ghia
  • Chassis Number: 1402103869
The Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia was a German-Italian joint effort introduced in 1955. Dr. Wilhelm Karmann, whose firm was building the cabriolet version of the Beetle, submitted designs to Volkswagen in hopes of generating new business. The designs were for a new sporty coupe, which Volkswagen ignored. Around the same time, Mario Boano and Luigi Segre of Italy's Carrozzeria Ghia had proposed some styling enhancments to Volkswagen. These too were ignored. Karmann approached Ghia directly, resulting in a prototype. Using a Beetle, Ghia developed a new body that was mounted directly to the Beetle's basic platform chassis. The prototype was sent to Karmann in late 1953 and used to impress Volkswagen's chief Heinz Nordhoff.

There were slight differences to the Beetle's body; the new coupe had slightly wider bodywork and a lower roofline. There was a bulge in the rear fenders and an extended lower-body crease. Some of these design features were shown on the Chrysler-Ghia d'Elegance Concept car of 1953. In 1955, the Karmann-Ghia was a very popular vehicle and would remain in production until July of 1974 after 283,501 coupes and 80,897 convertibles had been produced.

This Karmann-Ghia is a late-production convertible that has been treated to a professional mechanical and cosmetic restoration. It is painted in red, has a white interior, and woodgrain dash and black convertible top. There are United States specification bumpers complete with override bars and the original-type ventilated steel wheels with bright hubcaps and whitewall tires.

In 2009, this Convertible was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Amelia Island Auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $15,000-$20,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for $13,200, including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2009

2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $15,000-USD $20,000 
Sale Price :
USD $13,200

1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia

(Data based on Model Year 1970 sales)
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible
Chassis#: 1402572989
Sold for USD$22,000
  2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Chassis#: 1402574049
Sold for USD$26,400
  2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1970 VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA
Chassis#: 1402103403
Sold for USD$16,500
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : New Orleans
 
1970 VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA
Chassis#: 1402103747
Sold for USD$20,900
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible
Sold for USD$24,750
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible
Sold for USD$27,500
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Chassis#: 1402100971
Sold for USD$28,000
  2022 GAA : July 2022
 
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible
Sold for USD$42,900
  2022 Mecum : Orlando
 
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe
Chassis#: 1402013632
Sold for USD$16,500
  2021 Mecum : Monterey
 
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Sold for USD$20,500
  2020 GAA : July 2020
 
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Sold for USD$18,000
  2020 GAA : July 2020
 
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Sold for USD$16,000
  2020 GAA : February 2020
 
1970 VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 1402861603
Sold for USD$36,300
  2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ
 
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Sold for USD$17,500
  2019 GAA : July 2019
 
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Sold for USD$11,500
  2019 GAA : July 2019
 
1970 Volkswagen Convertible
Sold for USD$8,250
  2018 GAA : November 2018
 
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible
Sold for USD$11,000
  2018 Mecum : Dallas
 
1970 VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA CUSTOM COUPE
Chassis#: 1402955957
Sold for USD$13,200
  2018 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Sold for USD$19,750
  2017 GAA : November
 
1970 VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA
Sold for USD$12,000
  2017 Leake Auction - OKC Fairgrounds
 

Volkswagen Karmann-Ghias That Failed To Sell At Auction

1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia14021009712023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023$25,000  
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible 2019 Mecum : Kansas City$16,000  
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 2016 Silver Auction Arizona in January 2016$15,000  
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select   
1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall$8,500  
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible 2012 Mecum Auctions Kansas City MO$18,000  
1970 Volkswagen KARMANN GHIA CVTBL 2012 McCormicks Palm Springs Auction 53$10,250  
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 2011 Leake Auction, San Antonio, Texas$7,100  
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe14024826552008 Shannons Auction 2008 Australian International Motor Show Auction $14,000$18,000
1970 VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA 2008 Silver Auction Sun Valley$6,500  
1970 VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA14026660932008 Silver Auction Hot August Nights$4,000  

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1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia

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1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia vehicle information
Convertible Coupe
Coachwork: Ghia
Chassis #: 1402956336
Engine #: H5474075
1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia vehicle information
Convertible Coupe
Coachwork: Ghia
Chassis #: 1402103869