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1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia on 2040-cars

US $8,000.00
Year:1969 Mileage:500
Location:

Rockville, Maryland, United States

Rockville, Maryland, United States

1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. Originally imported from Germany to Hawaii, made it's way to California and finally the east coast. That being said the car has no rust issues, and any major points of potential concern have been repaired and patched. The 1969 model of the Karmann Ghia was the last year of the desired smaller tail lights, and the first year of the independent rear suspension. 

The vehicle was originally manilla yellow, restored back in 2003 where it was repainted chrome blue, and restored again in 2013 by my mechanics.

In the past year:
New 1776cc Engine with less than 500 miles on it. Engine is strong pulls easily to 75+MPH on the highway.
New Transmission with less than 500 miles on it
New Interior including dash pads, seats, headliner, door cards, door handles etc. (just needs some minor trim pieces) 
New Tires
New Disc Brakes
New Exhaust
New Gas Lines
+ many more 

Mechanics:
Mechanically the car is sorted and functioning.
-New Disc Brakes, Rotors, and tires,
-Freshly rebuilt 1776cc engine featuring dual carbs...Pulls strong!
-Rebuilt Transmission
-Electrically the car has a functioning stereo, lights, wipers, a 4- way flasher needs to be replaced to get the horn working again.

Body:
-The body is 99% rust free.
-There is a dent on the driver side door
-Some superficial rust on the engine lid vents, door sills, and rain sills, 
-Rockers, Panels, Floorpan, Nose Solid.
-Evidence of previous bondo work on the doors and rear.
-Paint is a 5- footer. Daily driver. I have provided pictures of trouble areas to be as accurate as possible

Interior:
New door cards, seats headliner, and dash pad. Minor trim missing here and there.


Summary:
All in all this car is a great daily driver. Mechanically it is all new, and needs just a little TLC to be complete. This is a great car to work on here an there on the weekends and still be able to drive.
Pictures will show trouble spots.
$ 500  deposit  in full within 48 hours of auction close.
Buyer is 100% responsible for shipping. Car must be picked up and paid for within 1 week of auction close.
I cannot help with shipping.



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