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Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1500 (1969)

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1500 (1969), H license plate, Restored, With short evaluation grade 1
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Ends at
15.04.2025 20:00
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Best offer
20.000 €
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Price
29.900 €
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Lucas Bechtold
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Overview

Manufacturer Volkswagen
Model Karmann Ghia 1500
Year 1969
TransmissionManual
Horsepower100
Milage
18.788 km
Not or only partially comprehensible.
Country VersionDE
Location DE-38448 Wolfsburg
Color Inca gold metallic

Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is a VW Karmann Ghia 1500 from 1969 in the color Inkagold Metallic with black leather interior.

Highlights:

  • From German first registration, with H license plate, accident-free and immediately ready to drive in a very well-kept condition.
  • Classic Data short assessment with a grade of 1 from 05/2020.
  • Complete and comprehensive documentation, including original operating instructions, is available.
  • 1st place at the Show-N-Shine May Beetle Meeting 2006
  • The engine power was professionally measured in 2018 - results are available
  • The following things were done in the current ownership:
    • Heat exchanger inside - costs €200
    • Complete ignition system renewed - costs 450 €
    • Oil cooler hose set, incl. connections - costs €130
    • Further maintenance for €788.40
  • In 2022, further repairs were carried out, incl. immersion of the support arm ball head. Invoices for all repairs are available.
  • Very well-kept overall condition.
  • As good as new radio with Magnat sound system installed.
  • Extensively restored.
  • Sports steering wheel, sports exhaust system and Porsche rims are fitted.

General information about the vehicle

  • Year of construction: 1969
  • First registration: Germany, 04/1969
  • Location: 38448 Wolfsburg, Germany
  • Exact number of vehicle owners is not known (owned since 2020)
  • Accident-free
  • TÜV will be renewed upon sale
  • H license plate
  • Ready to drive immediately
  • Restored
  • With valuation report

Model history

Wilhelm Karmann had been pursuing the goal of developing an elegant sports car based on the VW Beetle since the end of 1953. After receiving the green light from the Volkswagen Group, he proudly presented the production-ready version of the Karmann-Ghia (Type 14) in the summer of 1955. Mechanically identical to the Beetle, the two-seater benefited from its improvements. Changes were made to both the front and rear axles as well as modified steering and gear ratios. German production of the Karmann-Ghia finally came to an end in spring 1974. This elegant vehicle remains a timeless symbol of style and design.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

  • Color: Inkagold Metallic
  • Interior with black leather trim
  • Interior with blue LED lighting
  • No repainting required

Engine and transmission:

  • 1.6-liter four-cylinder boxer engine with 100 hp
  • Manual gearbox
  • Last engine service 2022
  • This is a replacement engine.

Mileage:

  • 18,788 km (read off)
  • Mileage cannot be traced.

Documentation:

  • Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, valuation report.

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

  • Tires: 70-90 %
  • Brakes: 70-90 %
  • The underbody is rust-free.
  • Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition

Known defects

  • No major defects known.
  • Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary of the vehicle

For sale is a well-maintained VW Karmann Ghia 1500 from 1969 in the color Inkagold Metallic with black leather interior. This vehicle is accident-free, has the coveted H license plate and is immediately ready to drive with a new MOT at the time of sale. Comprehensive documentation, including the original owner's manual and a Classic Data short assessment with a grade of 1 from 05/2020, underlines the value of this classic. The Karmann Ghia has been extensively restored and features modern upgrades such as a mint radio with Magnat sound system, sports steering wheel, sports exhaust system and Porsche rims. In short, this is a very exciting classic for sale.

Vehicle videos

Kickdown check

  • Kickdown photographer was on site
  • Video of the vehicle available
  • Main inspection
  • Current service performed

Comments of this past auction

  • 13.04.2025 16:19

    Guten Tag, Wann wurde der Wagen so umgebaut: die Armaturen, der Innenraum und was wurde am Motor optimiert ? Gibt es einen Ölkühler ? Danke !

    • 15.04.2025 13:31

      Guten Tag Eddi, der Motor wurde 2018 mit 85kw/115PS gemessen. Dies können Sie in der Anzeige bei Bild 114 nachvollziehen. Nach unserer Information ist ein 1570ccm-4-Zylinder-Boxermotor verbaut. Bezüglich der anderen Fragen haben den Verkäufer kontaktiert und melden uns, sobald wir eine Antwort haben. Beste Grüße - Kickdown Team

    • TomTom1-avatarTomTom1
      Moderator
      06.02.2025 19:15

      Technik: Infolge der von Anfang an geringen Stückzahlen ist der große Karmann mittlerweile kaum noch im Straßenverkehr anzutreffen. Seine Technik ist relativ einfach, gut zu warten und zu reparieren, auch Ersatzteile zum Antrieb und zum Chassis sind gut verfügbar. Jedoch gelten viele Karmann-spezifische Teile der Karosserie als hochproblematisch. Anders als beim VW Käfer und dem VW Typ 3 sind die Kotflügel bei den Karmann-Karosserien verschweißt statt angeschraubt. Frontmasken, Stoßstangen, Windschutzscheiben und Rückleuchten sollen zur Ersatzbeschaffung große Probleme aufwerfen; oft müssen ausgeschlachtete Fahrzeuge die benötigten Teile spenden. Daher sind einwandfreie „Vierunddreißiger-Karmänner“ heute fünfstellig zu bezahlen. Nun steht das angebotene Objekt da wie ein Einser und strahlt die perfekte Oldtimer dem neuen Besitzer entgegen!! LG Tom

      The description of this auction has been made to the best of the seller's knowledge. The condition of this vehicle is based on the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. The description and photos are for reference. Kickdown does not guarantee the accuracy of the listing and recommends a viewing. The seller decides whether a viewing can be made. Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description and make all necessary inquiries before placing a bid. For this purpose, please use the comments and questions section for additional information. Please read our terms and conditions for more details.

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