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tel: 775-629-6167Cool Classics International
9730 S Virginia St
Reno NV, 89511
Fully Rebuilt & Documented 1.6L Air-Cooled, Rear-Mounted Flat-Four.
The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) was conceived through a unique collaboration that seamlessly fused the robust, affordable mechanics of the VW Beetle with the sophistication of Italian design. Penned by Carrozzeria Ghia's Luigi Segre and hand-built by the German coachbuilder Karmann, the result was an elegant, sleek coupé that became widely known as the "poor man's Porsche." This beautiful design allowed Volkswagen to successfully enter the stylish sports car market without sacrificing the legendary reliability of its air-cooled platform.
This 1971 Coupe represents one of the final and most refined production years, integrating the latest mechanical and aesthetic changes of the era before production ended in 1974. As an investment-grade classic that has undergone a highly detailed restoration, it exemplifies the enduring charm and timeless quality of the celebrated model.
The 1971 Karmann Ghia Coupe (Type 14) is powered by the dependable 1,584cc (1.6L) air-cooled, rear-mounted flat-four engine. This late-production engine featured the more efficient dual-port cylinder head design and was factory-rated at approximately 50 horsepower. Critically, this specific example benefits from a complete, documented engine rebuild, ensuring the air-cooled powertrain is mechanically sound and fully sorted for immediate road use, preserving the car's famously simple and durable maintenance profile.
The vehicle is built upon a modified version of the reliable Volkswagen Type 1 (Beetle) floorpan and sends power to the rear wheels via the standard 4-speed manual transmission. Its unique, low-slung, and seamless bodywork, designed by Ghia and hand-built by Karmann, was structurally intensive, featuring panels that were welded and extensively smoothed to achieve its highly refined, non-utilitarian aesthetic, which was a significant departure from its mechanical donor.
The 1971 model year incorporates later mechanical upgrades, including the enhanced handling stability provided by the ball-joint front suspension and a safer braking system utilizing front disc brakes paired with rear drums. As a final-year design, it is characterized by the larger, updated taillights, wider chrome bumpers, and a redesigned instrument cluster that consolidated the gauges into two large, tunnel-like dials within the cockpit.
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
$37,500
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
$37,500
Description
The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) was conceived through a unique collaboration that seamlessly fused the robust, affordable mechanics of the VW Beetle with the sophistication of Italian design. Penned by Carrozzeria Ghia's Luigi Segre and hand-built by the German coachbuilder Karmann, the result was an elegant, sleek coupé that became widely known as the "poor man's Porsche." This beautiful design allowed Volkswagen to successfully enter the stylish sports car market without sacrificing the legendary reliability of its air-cooled platform.
This 1971 Coupe represents one of the final and most refined production years, integrating the latest mechanical and aesthetic changes of the era before production ended in 1974. As an investment-grade classic that has undergone a highly detailed restoration, it exemplifies the enduring charm and timeless quality of the celebrated model.
The 1971 Karmann Ghia Coupe (Type 14) is powered by the dependable 1,584cc (1.6L) air-cooled, rear-mounted flat-four engine. This late-production engine featured the more efficient dual-port cylinder head design and was factory-rated at approximately 50 horsepower. Critically, this specific example benefits from a complete, documented engine rebuild, ensuring the air-cooled powertrain is mechanically sound and fully sorted for immediate road use, preserving the car's famously simple and durable maintenance profile.
The vehicle is built upon a modified version of the reliable Volkswagen Type 1 (Beetle) floorpan and sends power to the rear wheels via the standard 4-speed manual transmission. Its unique, low-slung, and seamless bodywork, designed by Ghia and hand-built by Karmann, was structurally intensive, featuring panels that were welded and extensively smoothed to achieve its highly refined, non-utilitarian aesthetic, which was a significant departure from its mechanical donor.
The 1971 model year incorporates later mechanical upgrades, including the enhanced handling stability provided by the ball-joint front suspension and a safer braking system utilizing front disc brakes paired with rear drums. As a final-year design, it is characterized by the larger, updated taillights, wider chrome bumpers, and a redesigned instrument cluster that consolidated the gauges into two large, tunnel-like dials within the cockpit.
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