Best Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible Year to Buy
There is no single best Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 134 verified sales, the 1972 is the most affordable at $15,600. The 1971 trades most often (26 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 6 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 7, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 6 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 Karmann Ghia Convertible | $21,800 | — | 20 | — |
| 1973 Karmann Ghia Convertible | $19,943 | — | 15 | — |
| 1972 Karmann Ghia Convertible | $15,600 | — | 11 | — |
| 1971 Karmann Ghia Convertible | $23,463 | — | 26 | — |
| 1970 Karmann Ghia Convertible | $23,200 | — | 16 | — |
| 1969 Karmann Ghia Convertible | $28,175 | — | 11 | — |
| 1968 Karmann Ghia Convertible | $15,744 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1967 Karmann Ghia Convertible | $37,020No comparable sale since Mar 2024 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 1966 Karmann Ghia Convertible | $37,408 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1965 Karmann Ghia Convertible | $16,779No sale since Nov 2025 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 1964 Karmann Ghia Convertible | $28,314 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 1961 Karmann Ghia Convertible | $30,417No sale since Apr 2026 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible year to buy?
There is no single best Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 134 verified sales, the 1972 is the most affordable at $15,600. The 1971 trades most often (26 verified sales). The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible year is the cheapest?
The 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $15,600. The most valuable is the 1969, at $28,175.
How much is a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible worth?
Depending on the model year, a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible is worth from $15,600 to $28,175 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.