Description
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 1971
Highlights:
– LPG-converted classic coupe
– 1.6 litre engine
– Well-maintained by previous Dutch owners
– Manual gearbox
– U.S. title, currently located in Kansas
The seller offers for sale this 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, a stylish two-door coupe combining German engineering with Italian-inspired design. The car is powered by a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder engine, paired with a manual transmission. Uniquely, this example runs on LPG, offering potential cost savings for regular use.
The exterior is presented in good condition. Lights and electrical features are working properly. This example also retains its original bumpers, trim, and badges, enhancing its period-correct look.
Inside, the Karmann Ghia is clean and mostly original, with minor wear. The interior is complete, and while the driver’s side door handle is loose, it still functions. Seats, carpets, and dashboard are all in good condition, with only limited signs of use. The rear seating area and trunk are also clean and well maintained.
The vehicle has passed inspection and is ready to drive.
Introduced in 1955, the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia was designed by Italian styling house Ghia and hand-built by German coachbuilder Karmann. Intended as a more stylish alternative to the Beetle, the Ghia used the same underpinnings but wrapped them in elegant, curvaceous sheet metal. It was available as both a coupe and a convertible.
The Ghia’s construction involved shaping its panels by hand, which made it more expensive to produce than the Beetle, despite sharing most of its mechanical components. As a result, it was marketed as a more upscale, design-forward vehicle. It proved especially popular in the U.S. for its refined European styling and dependable mechanics.
By 1971, the Karmann Ghia had received various updates, including a more powerful 1584cc engine and improved crash protection. Though it was never a performance car, its low weight and responsive handling made it enjoyable to drive. The model was eventually replaced by the Scirocco in the mid-1970s, but it remains one of the most iconic air-cooled Volkswagens ever built.
Today, the Karmann Ghia enjoys strong collector interest due to its timeless design, parts availability, and relative ease of maintenance. This 1971 model, with a solid body and LPG conversion, offers an attractive blend of character, efficiency, and drivability.
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 Kansas, USA.
This car drives, brakes and shifts.
The car has a USA 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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