Powder Blue Type 14: 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 was launched in 1955 as a 2+2 coupe with Type 1 Beetle mechanical parts and styling by Luigi Segre of Carrozzeria Ghia plus a coach-built bodywork from Karmann. The Karmann Ghia was cheap and affordable for years, but prices of nice examples have gone up in the past decade or so…but you can still find a good deal like this next one. Find this 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia offered for $5,500 in Fremont, CA via craigslist.
From the seller:
1969 volkswagen karmann ghia
condition: fair
cylinders: 4 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
paint color: blue
size: compact
title status: clean
transmission: manual
type: coupe
up for sale is my 69 Karmann Ghia.. I got it few years back to restore. I have gotten the engine professionally tuned, it runs great. Needs new interiors/seats.
I have too many other projects on hand and don’t get time work on this yet.
It works great and needs a new owner who can give her more time..
email me if you want to come check out..
Serious buyers only with Cash.
And No I don’t need help selling this car so no unsolicited contacts please. No Trade ins
Thank you
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At first it seemed like a good price as long as rust isn’t a major factor. But then I noticed the 5-years-out-of-date registration sticker. That could very well mean it’s not road-worthy and needs more than is advertised. At the least it could mean sizable back fees if not on non-op with DMV. But notice the ad says nothing about how the car drives. Gotta read between the lines. Still, I’ve seen worse at this price, so it could be worth it.
Also, this car is not a 1969 but instead is either a 1970 or 1971. I wasn’t paying close enough attention when I first looked at it and missed it.
The most obvious telltale signs are the front and rear lenses and the bumpers. This car is sporting the larger ’70/’71-specific lenses and the bumpers have a revised design compared to ’69.
So I’d check that title and the areas of the car that show the VIN. There’s a chance that the pan has been swapped, but likely it’s owner oversight or a DMV clerical error. A ’69 Ghia will have a little more value than a ’70/’71.
That is good to know — something I wouldn’t have discovered till the 2nd or 3rd year of ownership!! I still think it is a good deal.
I agree. Seems like a good price, but there are questions to be answered to be sure.
Maybe it is a late 69 model the tin bug does love these but if it is a Cali car could be a solid deal.
Owned many KGs. My last 2 were ’69 and ’72 verts I sold for $15K (package deal). One didn’t even run. This is a stellar deal.
Without bumpers and VW logos, this was the MOST noticed car I ever owned. Would pull in and almost every single time, someone would approach and say “what a cool car! What is it?”
I’ve owned everything from classic cars to Fauxrarris to McLaren prototypes (M6GT). None of these got me more attention than my convertible Karmann Ghia.
-Stan (…yeah…*that* Stan…)
A high school gf had one of these that her daddy had painted red with a white racing stripe. It was a sharp looker and lots of fun until a rear shock busted through the rusted out upper mounting point. #tinworms
This is a phenomenal deal–it would be a good deal for a Bug. A VW engine takes about an hour to pull–one person job. I can’t believe this is still available after four days…too bad I’m nowhere near San Fran.
Agreed, great price & if it leaves CA for a less stringent state any discrepancies between pan & registration are moot. No shots of the floorpans but that ain’t no thang anyway.