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1957 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe Lowlight on 2040-cars
US $12,500.00
Year:1957
Mileage:0
Color:
Location:
New Brockton, Alabama, United States
Transmission:4-speed manual
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:36 Horse
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:36 Horse
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1957
Interior Color: Blue and Grey
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Karmann Ghia
Trim: Coupe
Drive Type: Manual
Mileage: 0
Exterior Color: Light Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Blue and Grey
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Karmann Ghia
Trim: Coupe
Drive Type: Manual
Mileage: 0
Exterior Color: Light Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"See Ad"
Ok Boys and Girls!! Here is my baby up for sale so here's the blah blah blah stuff:
1957 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia coupe. Euro Model, Originally Trout Blue.
The car is currently not running but is rolling. Cali Car for a Long time, I even have the Back Plates that were on her from back in the day.
According to kglowlightregistry, this is the 31st oldest 1957 Karman Ghia in the world.
Numbers matching body, chassis, and doors, with original floor pans.
Body is in amazing shape. Rockers are solid, no flex in the body. No rust except light rust in wheel wells.
The car was wrecked in the front in the late 50s or 60s. The repairs were done properly, hammering it out. It looks like it’s from the dealership. The front clip IS THE ORIGINAL, replacement parts were not welded in.
Car was repainted in the late 80s with period correct color and paint.
All glass is original except front windshield, it is new.
All new seals are included. Windshields are block moulded, with the slit for the chrome trim.
All chrome is included, including very rare Lemmertz beauty ring repops.
Original steering wheel is NOT cracked.
Original seats, but has been recovered.
The engine was rebuilt, but not run at all nor installed in the vehicle. Engine is correct 36hp.
Heat exchangers and J-tubes were powdercoated.
Heads were fully rebuilt, not cracked. New valve seats, valves, and springs. New piston rings. Carburetor was rebuit, correct 28PICT with manual choke. Fuel pump rebuilt.
All tins were cleaned, sprayed with rust inhibitor internally, and painted with 500 degree VHF paint, satin black. All tins are included.
New copper lines.
Electrical system is still 6 volt. Generator and starter have been professionally rebuilt and tested working. New points and distributor cap. Original Bosche distributor.
Transmission is original to the car.
Tons of dealer optional parts - Sapphire 1 AM radio, cruiser pedal, Oil temperature gauge, fuel sender, Albert swan-neck mirror, original spare and jack, wiper fluid bag....
LOTS MORE!
New parts obtained: sound/temp insulation, headliner, full carpet kit (charcoal grey, correct for the car), interior chrome trim, pedal covers, door, decklid, body seals, mud guards, fuses, lots more.
I am including the following documentation:
Receipts on all parts, Bentley repair manuals, VW “Birth Certificate”, Title
95% of all parts needed to complete the restoration have been collected, just need time which I don't have. The main item missing is the (very simple) electrical bundle.
I will not part the car out. Do not ask!!
In 2012, a 1958 Ghia, with a Judson Supercharger, fully restored, sold at auction for 80k. This car does not have a Judson, but can reasonably be worth close to 40k when restored.
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions for information or pictures about any piece of the car.
***This is the rarest of the rare in the VW world. Only one or two come up for sale every few years and this one in particular by far is in the best condition. It is definately a must for the VW collector to have this in the collection. Consider the history of this car, these were hand formed, EARLY PRODUCTION CAR!! February 1957 production.
I know what I have and so do you. Look at the low lights that are on here and see what they are going for. Pay close attention to age, condition and price. Mine is the oldest one on here. Feb 57 build date. Opportunities like this come once in a blue moon, so take advantage of it, it will not come again!! these cars are super rare and desirable, so god luck, and remember the buy it now guarantties you own it.
Here is a link to Photo Bucket: http://s293.photobucket.com/user/mikes08trd/library/
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