1964 Vw Karmann Ghia Convertible on 2040-cars
Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Calif. car originally, here in Az. since. All bondo and paint removed, some damaged sheet metal replaced, no rust found, except small amount on rear floor pans(see photos). This is basically a low miles car amazingly, 78K, I believe to be orig. I worked for VW, as a mechanic, when this car was brand new, I've had many since, just love to work on them. The color is an old VW color, I do remember. Green with a new Haatz cloth top and matching headliner. I will send along paint left over for touch-up, and to paint rear licence plate light. Not sure of mileage on engine, but has good compression and runs strong, 1600cc and 12 volt for lighting. I do notice a few oil leaks, but not constant, usually a few drops after a drive. I believe the trans to be original and shifts well, could use axel boot on left side. Bumpers there, will need rechrome some day, but usable as is. Rear tires OK, but front will need replacing, spare included with jack & lug wrench. The interior is still orig. see photos, especially drivers seat that needs bottom doing. Door panels in pieces. With new interior this would be a great driver, Wipers still 6volt, so will need a voltage drop to use as is, or put a 12volt motor in. Jack pointrs solid, and usable. The master cyl. is new with new cups in all wheel cyl. Hand brake works. Original wiring still there and is usable as is. Still needs some fix -up, here and there, but a good investiment at this price. You can reach me by asking a question, and I will respond quickly. I do have a video on youtube of car running check it out URL http://youtu.be/JjsECFm73eg I'll try to down load this to this posting, but don't know if it will work. I have many more photos to send if you so desire, let me know. Thanks, Alex PS, any thing missing in video, like door trim, inside and outside is included, including rubber, orig floor mats etc, etc, just ask if in doubt
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