Fully restored by Karmann Ghia specialist Martin McGarry in 2011
Imported from California
Single UK owner since restoration
Regularly serviced by VW classic specialist Jacks Garage since 2016
Registered as a collector's vehicle
The Appeal
If you sought elegance in a European car, there were few options more beautiful than the Karmann Ghia. Designed in collaboration between Volkswagen, the Karmann bodyworks and the styling house at Carrozzeria Ghia, the car defies its humble Beetle-derived mechanics in a skirt of handsome curves and English pewter, creating a car that looks effortlessly suave and sporty.
This 1971 example benefits from a comprehensive restoration by marque specialist Martin McGarry of Karmann Ghia Motorworks in 2011, and has been in the care of just one UK owner since. Originally orange and now finished in chocolate brown, this left-hand drive example has been regularly maintained by VW classic specialist Jacks Garage in West London since 2016, and is now ready and waiting to its lucky new driver. image.png3.85 MB
History and Paperwork
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia imported from California
Fully restored by Martin McGarry of Karmann Ghia Motorworks in 2011
Single UK owner since restoration
Regularly serviced and maintained
Garaged since restoration
Serviced by VW classic specialist Jacks Garage (West London) since 2016
Documentation of service history available
MOT exempt, and the last test expired in September 2023
Registered as a collector's vehicle with current V5 available
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