Vw Karmann Ghia Convertible 1971 Volkswagen on 2040-cars
Ashburn, Virginia, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1500 cc
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Karmann Ghia
Trim: Convertible
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: RWD)
Mileage: 90,200
Exterior Color: Green
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
See video of the actual car taped in late January 2013 here on YouTube:
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Up for sale is a 3 or 4 owner 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible which comes with many receipts dating back as far as April 23, 1973 when the car was purchased for $2,150. It came to the East Coast from Salt Lake City, Utah after being owned by that owner from 1973 to February 1, 2002. I purchased it from that owner in Falls Church, Virginia in December of 2007, and from that point on it has been garaged in Ashburn, Virginia where the car is currently located.
In one envelope in the file, there are gaskets to rebuild the carburetor which were purchased in 1975! There are also many other various receipts and the Volkswagen Original Service Manual which will go to the lucky new owner.
When I purchased the car it needed some bodywork. I had the body entirely restored with steel being welded in to replace any rust on the car. As you can see from the pictures and video, it now looks great on the outside.
It has real glass in the convertible top and the top works great and doesn't appear to have any problems with it. The car has been maintained while I've owned it and it has been fun to own, but it rarely gets driven (only 3,000 miles in 5 years) so it is time for it to go to its next owner!
The vehicle starts and runs and looks great, but is being sold AS IS WHERE IS in Ashburn, Virginia 20147. Please see all pictures and the video before bidding. I think it could use a tune up, and obviously some work on the interior to make it perfect. You can pick it up in person, or have it shipped from the same location. You must arrange all shipping and pickup, and payment must be received in full and have cleared before delivery.
The car is also for sale locally, so I reserve the right to end the auction early.
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia for Sale
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