1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible for sale in Sylvania OH

Brief History of the Karmann Ghia

Of all the variants and models of the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, the Type 14 is the most well-known of them all. First introduced in Europe in 1955 and in the US as a coupe in 1956 (convertibles arrived in 1958), the Type 14 Karmann Ghia featured sleek body lines and the familiar rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-four engines found in Beetles. Roughly 450,000 cars were produced over its production life with only 80,000 convertibles. Styling choices were made in Italy at the famous Ghia Studios, which at the time was known for working on exotic Italian sports cars. The design choices for both the interior and exterior went mostly unchanged throughout the years, with some changes being caused by new transportation regulations in the 60's & 70's. Taillights, turn signals, hazard lights, and parking lights are among the most noticeable cosmetic differences between the model years. The Ghia was created out of the desire to produce a sport-bodied car atop a reliable and tested chassis, which Volkswagen already had in the Beetle. Although the suspension was virtually the same as the Beetle, the sleek, low body gave the car a good ride and slightly better performance, but it was never advertised as an all-out sports car.

Specifications

1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible
5,302 miles since restoration

More than $30,000 restoration included:
All mechanicals rebuilt or replaced
Upgraded 90 horsepower SCAT rebuilt motor
Dual carburetors rebuilt in spring 2024
New fuel pump and brake master cylinder 
New VDO battery voltage gauge
New VDO oil pressure gauge
New VDO oil temperature gauge
New VDO tachometer
New steering wheel
New bluetooth radio
New front driving lights
New tires
New steering box and arms from restoration
New tan convertible top that works great
New interior which includes custom black VW sport seats and pristine tan carpeting
Trim and orange paint look beautiful
Rust-free with perfect floors, rockers, and pans

All receipts from restoration were saved
Original service manual included with vehicle
Inspection and servicing done by CCC

Nut and Bolt, frame-off restoration! This is a near-premier Karmann Ghia full of new parts and beautiful features! It would be an excellent investment with little maintenance required, sure to provide lots of fun. 

Our Rating

Classic Car
At CCC we look at five major characteristics of the cars to create a classification of each vehicle. The paint, body, interior, mechanical, and electrical are all ranked to give customers a more tangible measurement of the condition of one of our cars. Our classic inventory receives a classification that shows our cars having an overall condition score of 3-4 on a 5-point condition scale. These are fun driver-quality vehicles that people can enjoy and represent solid investments.  These look terrific with excellent mechanicals. They may be older restorations with some evidence of prior repair. You can look more closely at the designations by looking at the vehicle inspection report.

About Us

Central Classic Cars is the largest Vintage VW dealer in the country. We specialize in buying, selling, restoring, and servicing these wonderful pieces of history. We have customers who call from all parts of the country and beyond. In addition to buying Volkswagens, we pay cash for all other makes focusing on sports cars from the 50’s 60’s 70’s and 80’s especially old Porsche’s.  All our vehicles go through a safety inspection which is available to be viewed prior to purchase. If you are interested in buying or selling a car of any kind, please feel free to give us a call and we would be glad to take a look. Please also subscribe to our YouTube channel and view of our inventory more interactively on our website CentralClassicCars.com.

Contact John at 419-517-1795 if you'd like to purchase this vehicle.