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1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 11, 2025.

$38,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $35,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1965
Make and model
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Generation
Karmann Ghia Type 14
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
145302327
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 125 comparable sales, 15% over its top.

Middle half of sales$12,000 to $30,500
Median$20,000
Sales behind it125Likely

From 125 sales of the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 or Karmann Ghia Type 34 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,000 and $30,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2,110cc-Powered 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia CoupeBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$28,250
1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe ProjectBring a Trailer, Dec. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 11, 2025$6,000
1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Nov. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 28, 2025$15,250
1.6L-Powered 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia CoupeBring a Trailer, Aug. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 13, 2026$24,000
Custom 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 2.1LPCARMARKET, April 3, 2026PCARMARKETApril 3, 2026$8,250
1964 VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA CUSTOM CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 20, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 20, 2026$26,000
1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia CoupeBring a Trailer, Nov. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 11, 2025$8,600
1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia CoupeBring a Trailer, Nov. 17, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 17, 2024$45,851