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1957 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 16, 2025.

$84,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $75,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Generation
Karmann Ghia Type 14
Chassis
1639197
Condition
Concours (1)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 125 comparable sales, 146% 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 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
1957 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia CoupeBring a Trailer, Oct. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 1, 2026$43,000
1958 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia CoupeBring a Trailer, March 9, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 9, 2026$31,000
1958 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 18, 2025$50,101
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia CoupeBring a Trailer, July 17, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 17, 2026$14,000
Modified 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 2.3LBring a Trailer, May 14, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 14, 2025$63,001
Modified 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 2.3LBring a Trailer, Jan. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 21, 2025$69,100
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia CoupeBring a Trailer, Nov. 29, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 29, 2024$118,000
1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 29, 2026$15,500

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 18, 2025Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$91,251 high bid
Aug. 16, 2025Sold (this sale)Gooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$84,000