1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

1,600cc H4 | Repainted In Orange | Re-Upholstered Custom Interior

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LOT #

250941488

Classic Car

Vehicle Price$21,995
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$23,294
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
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Estimated: $227.69/mo
Estimated payment assumes 20% down, 9.5% APR, and 120-month term. Actual rates may vary.
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Make:
Model:
VIN:
1442726470
Lot Number:
250941488
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
75,182 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
1,600cc H4
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Orange
Interior Color:
Black/Orange
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
New York
  • 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
  • 1,600cc H4
  • Single Solex 34 PICT-3 Single-Barrel Carburetor
  • 4-Speed Manual
  • RWD
  • Orange Exterior
  • Black/Orange Interior
  • Re-Upholstered Custom Interior
  • Repainted In Orange

Overview of 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia For Sale by Owner

Volkswagens of today are true feats of engineering; they are the golden standard across multiple segments of buyers. This superior feat is nothing short of amazing and places itself as a serious contender, be it a hot hatch eating up sports cars or even high-end hypercars flying underneath another banner. Turn back the clock, and this seriousness was not apparent. Back in the 60s and 70s, Volkswagen was a brand that was the golden standard of its time, plus being an automaker that had soul and color. This may be a statement many don't agree with, but this 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia we have today might make you think about it. This classic German beauty has a reported over 75,000 miles on its clock and stems from a time when Volkswagen was all about peace, love, and good drives.

Exterior and Interior

Out of Volkswagen's entire lineup in the 70s, the Karmann Ghia really stood out with its curves and iconic features. This 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia does a perfect job of highlighting that iconic design with an orange exterior. The current owner reports that the car has been repainted orange and features a clean exterior that houses all the car's chrome components. Serving as this machine's shoes is a set of steel wheels finished off in black and period-correct Volkswagen hubcaps. The catchy theme continues onto the two-tone black and orange interior of this 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. Step in and you would find the bare essentials for a good drive - a period-correct steering wheel, gauges to monitor performance, and Karmann Ghia badging.

Engine

The throwback to the good old days doesn't stop with design; while modern Volkswagens are razor-focused performance powerhouses, sometimes life in the slow lane is what's required for a good time behind the wheel. Make your way to the rear of this 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, and what you will find in place is Volkswagen's original recipe for good times - a 1,600cc air-cooled boxer four motor thumping away and ready for its next adventure. A closer look at the engine bay reveals color-matched components that match the exterior. In terms of power delivery, this machine channels all its performance to its rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.

Walk-around Video of this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Passenger side photo of 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Current Ask
SOLD

The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia has long been admired for blending dependable German engineering with elegant Italian styling. Penned by Carrozzeria Ghia and hand-assembled by Karmann, it offered sports car looks while retaining the reliability and simplicity of the legendary Beetle. This 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe carries on that legacy, showing 155,708 miles and delivering the unmistakable charm that has made air-cooled Volkswagens favorites among collectors for decades. Finished in Cherry Red over a Black interior, this classic is equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission and even features a period General Electric CB radio, making it a nostalgic cruiser that’s equally enjoyable at local cars & coffee events or weekend drives.

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Passenger side photo of 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Current Ask
SOLD

The 70s were all about peace, love, and good times. One manufacturer who perfectly captured the times through mechanical symphony was none other than Volkswagen. A quick trip down memory lane and the range of machines leaving factory floors, which included the legendary Beetle and Karmann ghia gave its custodians the chance to explore peace and love with every drive out. Present today is the latter, and a great example of it as well. Hailing from Casper, Wyoming, this 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is a machine far from the expensive classic-car life portrayed; it is simple motoring that provides smiles per gallon and looks great doing so.

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Passenger side photo of 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

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Current Ask
$21,995

Volkswagens of today are true feats of engineering; they are the golden standard across multiple segments of buyers. This superior feat is nothing short of amazing and places itself as a serious contender, be it a hot hatch eating up sports cars or even high-end hypercars flying underneath another banner. Turn back the clock, and this seriousness was not apparent. Back in the 60s and 70s, Volkswagen was a brand that was the golden standard of its time, plus being an automaker that had soul and color. This may be a statement many don't agree with, but this 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia we have today might make you think about it. This classic German beauty has a reported over 75,000 miles on its clock and stems from a time when Volkswagen was all about peace, love, and good drives.

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Passenger side photo of 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

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Current Ask
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The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia has long been admired for blending dependable German engineering with elegant Italian styling. Penned by Carrozzeria Ghia and hand-assembled by Karmann, it offered sports car looks while retaining the reliability and simplicity of the legendary Beetle. This 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe carries on that legacy, showing 155,708 miles and delivering the unmistakable charm that has made air-cooled Volkswagens favorites among collectors for decades. Finished in Cherry Red over a Black interior, this classic is equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission and even features a period General Electric CB radio, making it a nostalgic cruiser that’s equally enjoyable at local cars & coffee events or weekend drives.

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