Description
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Cabriolet | 1973
- 1.6L 4-cylinder petrol engine with a manual transmission
- California import
- Original pea green paint with deep shine
- Well-preserved chrome and solid body
- Complete paperwork and long-term enthusiast ownership
The seller offers for sale this 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible, an attractive California import finished in its original pea green. With only four owners since new and comprehensive service records, this car has been meticulously cared for. It has spent the past nine years in dry, heated storage in France, used only in good weather. The 1.6-litre flat-four runs smoothly with no starting issues, smoke, or unusual noises, and the manual gearbox shifts cleanly. The paintwork is shiny, the chrome is free of corrosion, and no visible rust, with solid floors, sills, and mounts. The interior is largely original and well-kept, with only minor fixes needed such as a floor mat adjustment, seam glue on a headrest, and re-sticking of a section of the hood lining. Overall, it drives well and presents as an honest, well-preserved example of this timeless classic.
As one of Volkswagen’s most stylish offerings, the Karmann Ghia was introduced in the mid-1950s, combining the reliable Beetle platform with elegant bodywork styled by Luigi Segre of Carrozzeria Ghia and built by German coachbuilder Karmann. The convertible version, launched in 1957, offered open-air driving charm with the same ease of maintenance and parts availability as the Beetle. Beloved for its graceful lines and approachable character, the Karmann Ghia has become an icon of affordable classic motoring. Collectors today prize original, rust-free examples, particularly convertibles, for their blend of charm, usability, and steadily rising values in the classic car market.
Condition of the Bodywork and Paint
4. Very Good: Small dents or scratches; may require minimal bodywork or paint correction.
Condition of the Interior
4. Very Good: Clean with minimal wear; may need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical Condition
4. Very Good: Mechanically solid, with possible minor maintenance required.
Overall Condition
4. Very Good Condition: Shows only minimal wear and is ready to drive at any time.
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This car is currently located in Dordogne departement, France.
This car drives, brakes and shifts.
The car has a French registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.
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