1966 Convertable Volkswager Karmann Ghia 1600cc on 2040-cars
Mission Hills, California, United States
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This is an Original and Classic 1966 Convertible VW Karmann Ghia with a 1600cc engine. If you are looking for a classic convertible Karmann Ghia you will be challenged to find a nicer car than this one. The car looks, runs, and drives great. When on the road this Jet Black Ghia is a real head turner. The vehicle itself is solid and has never been in any kind of car accident. The body has all of its original metal and the nose area which is susceptible to experiencing damage is intact, a virgin car. Although this beautiful car was made in Germany its true home has been Southern California for the past 48 years. Maybe not born in SoCal, but certainly raised here. In truth the car has spent about the previous 10 years covered up in a garage until the restoration was started. The exterior as well as interior restoration was completed about five years ago, but the car went right back into the garage where it sat and only exercised once a month to keep all of the moving parts functioning correctly. The vehicle itself is fully converted to a 12 volt system. It has a super strong 1600cc engine with a single dual port carb that is ready to go and go fast. Basically what you see in the photographs is what you will receive. Unfortunately the photographs cannot capture the full beauty of the car, but I guarantee that if you like the pictures than you will love the car. Facts and issues that must be addressed; As I previously mentioned the car is in
wonderful working condition and I am confident that you will love your
purchase, but in all fairness to the buyer I must mention all defects that I have
found. Although the pan is in great shape it does have a small hole about the
size of a .50cent piece behind the driver’s seat. The fix is very simple but I
must disclose this fact. As with most VW engines there is a small oil leak around
the oil pan area. The car has very minor scratches that are not visible under
normal inspection, but if you look hard enough you will find them (about 3).
The front header wooden bow of the convertible top was replaced due to damage. Unfortunately I decided to use graphite (more
resistant to water damage) and not wood, which I regret. I believe that the
wooden bow would have given me a better fit. Although the head lights, break
lights, and signals operate normally the wire harness should be updated. |
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