Find or Sell Used Cars, Trucks, and SUVs in USA

Convertible 98% Original. 35,700 Documented Miles. on 2040-cars

Year:1974 Mileage:35700 Color: zambezi green /
 saddle
Location:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:1585 CC
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 144-251-1601
Year: 1974
Interior Color: saddle
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Karmann Ghia
Trim: CONVERTIBLE
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Convertible
Mileage: 35,700
Exterior Color: zambezi green

 

Karman Ghia Convertible 1974. 98% original. 35,700 documented miles.

A good investment (increased 15% in last year according to Hagerty’s) that comes with more fun than should be allowed.

This car has been driven less than a 1000 miles a years in it’s 40 years. I am the second owner. Always garaged and rarely driven in rain.

Maintenance for the first 24,000 miles was religiously performed by the Volkswagen dealer that sold the car new. See picture of maintenance stamps in the original owner’s manual.

This Ghia is as pure a version of an original condition unmolested convertibles as you are likely to find. The 1584 cc engine, seats, carpet, dash, drop top, head liner, transmission, and trunk are all original, untouched and show no signs of wear. The exterior was repainted the original zambezi green color over all rust free panels about 12 years ago.  The tires have been replaced save for the spare that is original to the car.  The rocker panels and chassis pans are solid as new.

The VIN, date plate, and bulkhead numbers all match as recorded in the original owner’s manual.

This car performs as new with a strong running engine with no drips that starts every time, smooth shifting, excellent braking and a tight and smooth suspension.

Items that you may want to attend to:

-1 1/4 in. star chip in windshield.

-2 1/2 in. scratches in drives side window.

-Front drivers side bumper bracket boot is torn.

-Front passenger side lower wheel well has a 2” rust through.

-Carpet throughout is soiled but no stains.

-Paint surrounding the passenger side Karman badge has (2) 1/4 in. chips. Just to primer, no rust.

-One wheel cover has small rust area.

 

Not even a meticulously restored Karman Ghia can replicate the character, patina, and scent that this original vehicle shows.   

 

Auction Terms

Payment Methods

Cash (in person), Pay Pal. All funds must be in US dollars only. Please be sure to have full payment arrangements in place before making your bid.

 

 

Deposit

The successful high bidder will submit a $750 non-refundable deposit within 2 business days of the close of the auction to secure the vehicle.

 

Payment of Balance Due

The buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due (plus applicable fees and taxes, vehicle is in Hamilton county, Ohio, 6.75% sales tax is due at transfer of title no matter where buyer is from) within 5 days of the close of the auction. All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle.

 

Shipping

The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges.  We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after leaving our premises. If the vehicle is going to be shipped, full payment must be received before the vehicle is delivered to the shipping company.

          

Buyer's Inspection                    

We’ve made every effort to accurately and fairly describe this vehicle to you.   You should know that used vehicles will have typical scratches and dings inherent for their year and mechanical parts are subject to fail.  We recommend a buyer's inspection.  If you plan to have a buyers inspection, please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to the auction ending.  Buyer is responsible for any inspection charges and fees.

 

Warranty

This vehicle is being sold "as is".  No representations or warranties are made by seller, nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. 

 

Notice to Bidders                                     

We reserve the right to cancel all bids and end an auction early should the vehicle no longer be available for sale.

 

Bid Retractions

Bid retractions are not allowed nor will be recognized within 12 hours of auctions end.  Seller will not be obligated to sell in the event of a late retraction.

 

Negative Feedback Bidders

If you have negative feedback please don’t bid on this vehicle. New bidders with zero feedback rating should email us or call me prior to bidding.

 

Successful Bidder

The winning bidder will be contacted via email after the auction closes or he/she must contact me within 24 hours to proceed with payment and delivery arrangements.

 

Non-Paying Bidder

If the deposit is not received within 2 business days of the close of auction or if the balance is not paid in full and received in sellers account within 5 days following the close of auction, we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle or sell to the second highest bidder.

Auto Services in Ohio

Westside Auto Service ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service
Address: 5568 Glenway Ave, Westwood
Phone: (513) 922-0534

Van`s Tire ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Tire Dealers
Address: 185 Broad St, Wadsworth
Phone: (330) 336-6630

Used 2 B New ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Tire Dealers
Address: 4620 Navarre Rd SW, Hartville
Phone: (330) 479-7291

T D Performance ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Tire Dealers, Brake Repair
Address: 1218 Omniplex Dr, Monroe
Phone: (513) 671-4100

T & J`s Auto Body & Collision ★★★★★

Automobile Body Repairing & Painting, Truck Body Repair & Painting
Address: 13919 Old McArthur Rd, Union-Furnace
Phone: (740) 385-2179

Skipco Financial ★★★★★

Used Car Dealers, Automobile Auctions
Address: 700 Elm Ridge Ave, Sterling
Phone: (330) 854-4900

Auto blog

2015 VW Passat Limited Edition priced from $23,995*

Sun, Mar 8 2015

Volkswagen is doing some rearranging of its lineup for the Passat sedan, ditching a pair of trims on the entry level, 1.8-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder and replacing them with a new Limited Edition trim level. Gone are the Wolfsburg and SE trims from model year 2014, which rung up at $24,375 and $26,280, respectively. The new Limited Edition will start at $23,995, not including $820 in destination charging. According to VW, the new trim level packages $2,755 of extras over the base Passat S, but only demands an extra $1,555 of cash. Not a bad bargain, particularly as the Limited Edition adds some desirable features. An intelligent key with push-button start, 17-inch alloy wheels, a rear-view camera, heated leatherette seats with power controls on the driver's side and a touchscreen radio with an eight-speaker stereo, along with a few lesser options, like fog lights, chrome window trim and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Beyond the new list of standard equipment, this is still the same competent German sedan. The 1.8-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder is paired up with a smooth shifting six-speed automatic, as with other trim levels. Check out VW's press release on the new Passat Limited Edition, available below. VOLKSWAGEN RELEASES PRICING ON 2015 PASSAT LIMITED EDITION MODEL Mar 6, 2015 Passat Limited Edition model starts at $23,995 Fuel-efficient 1.8-liter TSI® engine and six-speed automatic transmission standard Value-laden model has a host of standard features, including KESSY® keyless access with push-button start, V-tex leatherette seating surfaces, heatable front seats,17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, touchscreen radio and rearview camera Herndon, VA – Volkswagen of America, Inc., today, announced pricing on the 2015 Passat Limited Edition model. The Limited Edition model will have a starting MSRP of $23,995 (plus transportation) and supersedes the Wolfsburg and SE models from the current model year. The new Limited Edition model offers a great value: compared with the automatic transmission S model, it has $2,755 of additional equipment, but costs just $1,555 more.

VW CEO talks up 20 new plug-in models in Frankfurt

Mon, Sep 14 2015

For years now, Volkswagen has dreamed big, forming plans to become the world's largest automaker. That trajectory includes a big plug-in vehicle push, and the CEO of Volkswagen, Martin Winterkorn, said that his group of companies will bring out 20 more EVs and plug-in hybrids by 2020. The list includes the next Phaeton and the Audi A8. "No commitment to electro-mobility can be any clearer than that," Winterkorn said, according to a VW press release. "Our Group already has the largest connected vehicle fleet on the road. By 2020 we will have transformed all of our new cars into smartphones on wheels." Perhaps most illustrative, Winterkorn admitted that the auto industry has turned a corner. "Technological leadership is no longer solely defined in terms of horsepower and torque," he said. "We are taking the precision, enduring value and quality of our cars into the new, digital world." The VW group is also showing off new plug-in concepts in Frankfurt this week, like the Tiguan GTE and the Porsche Mission E. Winterkorn's prepared remarks do not give out the details of these vehicles, but we'll have all the info from the show floor in short order. Stay tuned. PROF. DR. MARTIN WINTERKORN: "THE REINVENTION OF VOLKSWAGEN" 14/09/15 from Volkswagen Group 20 more electric cars and plug-in hybrids by 2020 announced Group not only has broadest electric fleet, but also largest connected vehicle fleet on the road Customers should benefit from automated driving technologies as quickly as possible Volkswagen taking precision, enduring value and quality of its cars into the digital world Wolfsburg/Frankfurt am Main, September 14, 2015 – In the Volkswagen Group, there is a sense that a new era is dawning. On the eve of the 66th International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt am Main the CEO of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, said on Monday evening: "We are in the process of reinventing Europe's largest automaker, laying the technological, economic and structural foundations." The Group Chairman announced there would be 20 more electric cars and plug-in hybrids by 2020 – from compact cars to the next Phaeton and Audi A8: "No commitment to electro-mobility can be any clearer than that." He said the Group already had the broadest electric fleet in the automobile world, and added that Volkswagen was also at the forefront when it came to the future-oriented field of digitisation: "Our Group already has the largest connected vehicle fleet on the road.

2023 New York Auto Show Mega Photo Gallery: See all the new cars from the show

Thu, Apr 6 2023

The 2023 New York Auto Show was a rather lively show full of North American vehicle debuts and a lot of new metal we’ve never seen before. As always, we were on the ground covering it from every angle for you, including photographing all the reveals on the show floor. There were a ton of new EVs shown and even a stunning concept with the Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept. YouÂ’ll be able to see them all, from the production Ram REV to the little (but now much bigger) Kona, in the numerous galleries below.   2024 Kia EV9 2024 Kia EV9 View 7 Photos 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line View 5 Photos 2025 Ram REV 2025 Ram 1500 REV View 6 Photos Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept View 9 Photos 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, N Line and Limited 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric View 21 Photos 2024 Jeep Wrangler 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe View 22 Photos 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness View 14 Photos 2024 VW Atlas Peak Edition 2024 VW Atlas Peak Edition View 7 Photos Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum Concept Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum Concept View 9 Photos   Related video: This content is hosted by a third party. To view it, please update your privacy preferences. Manage Settings. Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept is coming to reality