1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.6l on 2040-cars
Santa Maria, California, United States
1971 model year Ghia. Original California car that is 90% rust free with many new parts and many extra parts. The good all new fuel system (tank, fuel sender, all rubber components) rebuilt brake system (master cylinder, brake shoes and pads, rubber hoses, upgraded to two pin front calipers) rebuilt rear suspension (drag link bushings, inner and outer torsion bar bushings, inner wheel bearing seals, shocks) updated engine components (clutch, electronic distributor, bosch blue coil, internal regulated bosch alternator, coated bug pack header and dual quiet pack mufflers) updated interior components (new turn signal switch, all new door panels, carpet kit from TMI with proper gromments, window cranks, new shifter rod bushing, retractable seat belts, both doors have new weather seals and window seals) wheels and tires ( powder coated original formula vee wheels with matching spare, 195/60/15 general tires with 6000 miles) all exterior trim is there and all light lenses are original Hella parts The Bad car has a few spots of rust (spot on interior drivers side a pillar, spot on drivers side under rear window, center section of rear bumper, and a few spots on the pan under the passenger seat and some under the rear seat neither compromises safety) car has been repainted or at least spot painted some body filler in drivers rear quarter (I kinda like the patina look so I left it alone) both rear quarter windows need new weather seals and wind whistle pretty good when driving car has slight lean to the drivers side due to torsion bar sagging about 3/8 to 1/2 inch clock and rear window defroster not working (relay for window clicks and the dash light comes on but window does not heat up) many extra parts as well (generator, extra weather seals rubber brake lines, fuel filters, two maintenance manuals, single pin brake calipers I have tried to present the ghia in a truthful light if you have any questions please contact me and I will try and answer your questions. thanks for looking.
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