1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base 1.6l on 2040-cars
Oswego, Illinois, United States
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Up for bid is our 1971 Karmann Ghia convertible. Bought the car to drive back and forth to work with and drove it for about a year, parked it two years ago with all intentions to start restoration...obviously that never happened! The car ran and drove two years ago, at this point it will not stay running but will turn over. Transmission shifted fine and brakes were good when it was driving. As it sits right now, I think all it needs to get it back going is a good carb cleaning and a new gas tank (was told by a Volkswagen/Porsche tech that the tank was rusty and needed replacing). The previous owner did minimal work to the body, instead focusing on keeping it running and drivable. The body needs work, as detailed by the pictures. Lots of little dents but nothing major, rust bubbles in spots on the rear fenders but nothing major. Usual rust by the battery. Interior is in need of restoration, seat are drivable though you just sit a bit lower than usual because the springs are shot. Top is in great condition. Car is mostly all there and would make a great restoration project, she just needs someone with more time than I. Car comes with cover, a set of rotors and a replacement wood grain dash overlay. Buyer is responsible for a $500 deposit due 2 days after auction end, full payment required with 7 days or before vehicle is picked up for transit. Buyer responsible for pick up and shipping. Please let me know if you have any questions and I will do my best to answer them. Thanks for looking! Josh
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