1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia

For enthusiasts of the air-cooled era, finding a low-mileage, unmolested Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is becoming a data-driven impossibility. Finding one that has been preserved to an outstanding standard is rarer still. But finding a penultimate-year example boasting just over 62,000 original miles and equipped with highly coveted dealer-installed air conditioning? That is a true automotive unicorn.



This investment-grade numbers-matching 1973 Karmann Ghia Coupe represents a spectacular marriage of Italian design elegance and legendary German engineering, frozen in time and ready for the show field or a discerning private collection.



By 1973, Volkswagen had perfected the Karmann Ghia, offering the most modern safety, seating, and mechanical refinements of the cars entire production run. This particular example has spent its life being pampered, resulting in a level of preservation that must be seen to be believed. The bodywork is laser-straight, featuring the excellent fit and finish that only the coachbuilders at Karmann could achieve. The paint shines with a brilliant, deep luster, perfectly complemented by pristine chrome bumpers, flawless brightwork, and correct factory wheels with immaculate center caps. All glass, weatherstripping, and seals remain in remarkable condition.



Inside the cabin, you are transported straight back to 1973. The vinyl bucket seats show virtually zero wear, the dashboard is completely free of cracks, and the original gauges are crisp and clear. The star of the interior is the rare air conditioning system, seamlessly integrated to deliver period-correct comfort on warm summer drives.



Beneath the rear deck lid sits the remarkably clean, numbers-matching 1600cc dual-port engine. With only 62,289 original miles on the odometer, the car runs and drives with a tight, precise feel that reproduction parts simply cannot replicate. The engine fires up instantly with that classic, unmistakable VW hum, idling smoothly and pulling strongly through all four gears. The steering is light and responsive, the brakes stop true, and the entire ride is tight, quiet, and completely free of the rattles common in lesser examples.



Late-model Karmann Ghias are highly prized for their improved highway drivability and upgraded interior comforts. This 1973 coupe elevates that appeal to the highest level. With its impossibly low mileage, rust-free body, and the ultimate rarity of air conditioning, it stands as one of the finest surviving examples of its kind available anywhere today.



We strongly recommend, welcome and encourage personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase. A deposit of one-thousand dollars is required to hold a vehicle. Upon receipt of the deposit, the vehicle will be reserved for seven (7) days, pending final payment.