No Reserve - 1971 Karmann Ghia Project Car - No Reserve on 2040-cars
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1971 VW Karmann Ghia Project Car
This California car was found at an estate sale in Palm Springs. It has keys and does not have a title, it will be sold on a bill of sale only. The engine turns over, it is not seized. We have not tried starting it. The previous owner was in the car business all of his life and this was one of his last project cars. The Karmann Ghia is exceptionally straight and having been under it I believe it to be a no hit car. The car has had one repaint in its original yellow. It wasn't the greatest job, but it certainly is passable. The Karmann Ghia comes with a lot of hard to find and expensive parts. I believe that almost all of the parts to finish the project are there. The engine looks to have been recently done, but I have no way of proving that other than by the looks of it. The odometer shows 67,XXX miles. From the looks of things, I believe that to be accurate. The car has been sitting for a long while. But it rolls freely. You will have to tow it home. As you can see from the pictures this is a chrome bumper car. They could use a shine but are decent. There is minimal surface rust but no rust issues. The glass is all original. The body panels are all original. If you're looking for an easy project and for a car that will do nothing but appreciate this is your car. Please call or email Tom at 619-807-8770, please do not text. |
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