Karmann Ghia Convertible--looks And Performs Great on 2040-cars
Lakemore, Ohio, United States
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Excellent Cherry Red Ghia that came from California in 2004. All lights work including reverse lights and green indicator light for turn signals in speedo(all original to car). Original 1 year only brushed aluminum horn ring. Top, padding, and headliner in excellent condition as is boot cover-no stains or stress areas. Top frame was cleaned and new cables installed. Ghia was painted in its org color in 2005 over its original paint as evident of inner hood and trunk paint and pictures from PO. All metal panels are original and solid. Door,trunk,hood seams are excellent, rockers are not skimmed over--solid metal as are rear quarters and inner wheel wells. Door gaps are right on and shut with the sound you want--by themselves-no need to push. Engine has been professionally been rebuilt and cruises all day--5,000 miles in last 8 years. Dry engine with aluminum valve covers and chrome flared exhaust tips--great tone.Carpet,seats, door panels,dash were all redone--no issues. Tires are Nexxen period correct and excellent shape. Has an original Blaupunkt VW radio with FM and org VW knobs--very rare. Drives straight, quiet and solid. Rear pans have been repaired previously rest of pan is excellent. All gears shift smooth and are synchronized properly. Wipers work as they should. Generator charges the battery and never had starting problems. Will need a muffler in near future--starting to show its age but still quiet. Original bumpers are driver quality with some pitting on center bumper blades. Get in and drive! Only selling to add a Porsche to my garage after selling a 911 and 928- 3 years ago to purchase a Ghia Vert. Original mileage is 102,220 as stated on title and from previous owner. Original 1968 Owners manual goes with car. Has original glove box liner. I also have left over paint from restoration for any touch ups--not sure of its condition but both cans are fluid. Will try to get more pics up tomorrow--darn phone.
Car is for sale locally and I reserve the right to end auction early if a buyer steps forward with a proper offer. On Aug-26-14 at 16:49:59 PDT, seller added the following information: Will try to get additional pictures up by Thursday for more details of interior, dash, seats, engine, trunk etc for all those that have asked. Having problems uploading them from my windows phone and not home tonight till late. Not as techy as I wish I was. |
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