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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
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#: 1402203453 Sold for USD$25,300 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
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$27,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible Sold for USD$24,750 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$18,000 2020 GAA : July 2020 | |
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Sold for USD$20,500 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$11,500 2019 GAA : July 2019 | |
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Sold for USD$17,500 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 |
Volkswagen Karmann-Ghias That Failed To Sell At Auction
1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 1402100971 | 2023 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 Coupe | 1402482655 | 2008 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 GHIA | 1402666093 | 2008 Silver Auction Hot August Nights | $4,000 |
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