This is a rare and very well taken care of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia that shows pride of ownership. The Karmann Ghia ‘Sports Edition’ is one of the rarest Karmann Ghia’s ever produced. Legend has it that Volkswagen America approached Karmann directly in 1972 with a proposal that they produce a limited edition, the ‘Sport’, directly for VW America with a total initial order of 300. Not many were completed before the project was quashed by VW Germany who were not pleased that a deal had been struck without their knowledge or approval.
With a production timespan of just two months, March and April 1973, before the plug was pulled, the true capacity of the project was never realized and just 20 or so are now thought to remain worldwide. All were finished in Saturn Yellow with black accents complemented by a ‘Rostyle’-type road wheels and 1,600cc motivation.
This Karmann Ghia has been restored, and includes 4.5×15″ Sports Wheels, Indy-Type Steering wheel and was repainted in original Saturn Yellow with Rally Stripes. Newer leatherette upholstery, full carpeting, rear window defogger, heater & defroster, day/night mirror, dual outside mirrors, glove box lock, electric clock, vanity mirror & automatic ignition key alarm.
The 1600cc flat 4 is air cooled and power is sent to the rear wheels through a four speed transmission with hurst shifter.
The odometer shows 2,850 Miles, total mileage unknown.
There is no CARFAX report available due to the vehicle age. Previous ownership title in California, USA before being acquired by Auto West BMW in April 2024.
*Price does not include $995 Admin & Prep Fee and applicable taxes. For finance/lease, a $35 Lender's Fee and $595 Finance/Lease Fee will be charged. Dealer # 8113.
