NO RESERVE 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible Modified
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1974
- Make: Volkswagen
- Model: Karmann Ghia Convertible
- VIN: 1442510845
- Mileage: 8,721mi (TMU)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Red
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49548
- Dealer Fees: None
- Lot #: V-0038701
The second passenger car offered by Volkswagen after the Beetle, the Karmann Ghia was styled by Italian design from Carrozzeria Ghia featuring hand-built bodywork by German coachbuilder Karmann. This 1974 Karmann Ghia Convertible marks the final year of the original Type 14 version and is said to have undergone a custom restoration 7 years ago including painted bumpers, recessed headlights, aftermarket wheels, bucket seats, a roll bar, an upgraded Empi shifter, and more. Showing less than 9k miles driven since the restoration, this custom Karmann Ghia is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Michigan.
The Type 14’s Ghia-designed bodywork was crafted by Karmann using hand-shaped and butt-welded body panels smoothed with English pewter, an intensive process that was typically employed by higher-end manufacturers at the time. This 1974 example has been restored and refinished in the current shade of red. Modifications include body-colored bumpers without bumperettes, deletion of side moldings and badging, recessed headlamps, and LED daytime running lights. Equipment includes a tan convertible top, dual exhaust outlets, dual chrome mirrors, and aftermarket 15” Spirit of America chrome wheels dressed in BF Goodrich G-Force Sport tires (2020). The seller notes some paint chips are present on the black trim atop the driver and passenger doors, detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The cabin is lined with grey carpeting and features tan vinyl upholstery covering the aftermarket front bucket seats, reach bench, and door panels. Accessories include a custom body-colored dashboard and center console, a leather-wrapped chrome three-spoke steering wheel, a cup holder, an Empi shifter, a roll bar, a heater, an aftermarket Pioneer stereo, white-faced VDO gauges, a digital odometer, and an Auto Meter analog quartz clock. The seller reports all gauges and accessories to be fully functional.
Power comes from an air-cooled flat-four engine featuring dual carburetors, a custom exhaust, a PerTronix Flame Thrower ignition coil, and a Claude’s Buggies oil sump. The rear wheels are driven through a 4-speed manual transmission and disc brakes are equipped at all four corners. The seller notes an oil and filter change was recently completed and there are no outstanding maintenance items at this time.
This sale will include a spare tire and a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: “Thank you for checking out this cool and modified Karmann Ghia. Fun little car that runs and drives well. Gets a lot of attention. We hope it goes to a good new home!”
Auction Results
- Sold for: $15,000
- Auction End: Jan 16, 2024 07:49:45PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 32
Comments (59)
Congratulations Evantage! Nice car and seems to be a fair price. When you get tired of this car reach out and I’ll buy. Have a great day and enjoy your new drop top!
EVantage didn’t play around. Have fun in your new toy
Sold for $15,000
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Bid in the amount of $13,750
Cool little Ghia through, super fun too down cruiser! Enjoy and congratulations to the new owners
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I’m out 11,805 tops my 13b ideas
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everyone please refresh, toddstorm please re bid
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I even typed 11,805 🤣 to increase. Pretty sure that’s a typo 😱
bid retracted
Gets extended anyway
Might as well wait for 2min
Bid in the amount of $11,500
Now 8::05 remaining past,missed another window
Bid in the amount of $11,000
Missed my 805 seconds window and now gunna be close to 12 maybe I got another bid in me
Hmm getting speedy for a Swap project. This isn’t like some other formats. Not a lot of chatter. No comment on my potential 13b Swap ideas🤷♂️
Bid in the amount of $10,750
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Does the car have any receipts or docs from past owners?
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@EVantage motor was rebuilt 7 years ago but the serial number on it does indicate a 1600cc.
Final hours of the auction. Please let me know of any other questions that come up. We can also assist with transportation. Thank you all for following.
Just my opinion but a trap stinger would look and sound way better than the current black deal
Bid in the amount of $6,000
Bid in the amount of $5,700
I have a a 13b rotory id put in it. This. Cal Ghia with the mods already done,7 stock,Cars and Coffee etc The fun and sound factor would be off the charts
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Just a little Cal bug
Any more info on the motor? Hard to believe with all the mods that it is only a 1600.
Bid in the amount of $3,750
@Whansen10 Good observation. My guys got lazy and didn't put a plate on. It is currently registered with our dealership, which will be transferrable to the next owner.
@garagekept Thank you for the VIN info. I noticed the fiberglass bumpers have been installed. The video shows the vehicle running down the street although no license plate is attached. Is this vehicle currently registered and if not is it able to be registered and licensed to travel on the public roads? Thank you!
@Whansen10 vehicles started getting 17 digit VINs in 1981...
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Does the vehicle have an actual 17 digit VIN?
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@ScoobyDone compression numbers are posted in the gallery.
@ScoobyDone serial number on the engine is AH so its a 1600cc, which is accurate for a 174 Karmann Ghia. Here's the link: https://www.jbugs.com/VW-Tech-Article-Engine-Letter-Codes.html
Compression test should be done tomorrow. Will post results. Stay tuned.
Sharp example!
May we know the engine displacement please? Also, please provide compression test or leak down test results.
Thank you and GLWTA !!