Beautiful Red 1973 Karmann Ghia Coupe

Lowered reserve !!

I purchased the Karmann Ghia in 2005 from a gentlemen here in San Diego . He bought the car in 1997 and started to restore it but lost interest in it.

Originally the car was bought from the VW dealer in West Hollywood .

So Cal Karmann with classic blue licence plate .

Scarlet red Porsche color code L31M .

The car has the original 1600cc dual port engine AH 070727 (matching #) with Compufire electronic ignition and alternator .

Except the front windshield ,all the glass are original and stamped VW .

The previous owner had the rear floor pan replaced .

I coated the floor with POR 15 to prevent from rust and applied sound deadening on the floor ,the front wall and the engine wall .

The car runs very strong and is very dependable ,It's my daily driver .

Always garaged and never driven in the rain.

The front disk were resurfaced and the gear box oil was changed recently

Oil change ,valve adjustment ,fuel filter were done at 55000 miles .

No rust

Always starts on the first kick !

Everything works except clock & windshield washers .

Clear California Title

California Tag good until Jan. 2015

I can send you a link with more pics if needed .

Also ,I upload 3 video of the car running on youtube !

if interested to watch them, go on youtube and type my username patinsdtube in the search engine .

It's a really cool car , I get the thumb up all the time !!

Here is a list of the parts I have replaced over the last year .

Changed all rubber for front, rear,side window, 2 doors (inner & outer), , taillights, turn signals, bumpers, trunk & hood gaskets,windows felt , handle and emblem .
New front and rear turn signal lenses
Original front and rear bumper rechromed.
Riviera rims old school (not the replica).
New 3 point retractable seat belts
Gas tank
New dash board and dash face (show quality)
New tinted windshield
New black headliner, carpet, and door panel .
I added a back seat (1972 to 1974 did not have back seat)
New glove compartment.
Euro high beam
Blue classic VW emblem
Blaupunkt radio
Alarm

Please e-mail me with any questions on the Karmann Ghia and I will quickly respond. Also a pre-purchase inspection is available upon appointment. Winning bidder agrees to pay in full within (3) three business days of winning the auction. Cashiers check, bank-wire, or cash in person are all acceptable methods of payment. I will make myself available to assist the driver of the buyer's chosen transport company to expedite getting the car shipped.

If payment is not made in cash, I will not release the vehicle or the title until payment has absolutely cleared. I will store the car free of charge in my garage for up to 30 days while shipping arrangements are being made.

The vehicle is being sold as is, with no warranty, expressed, written or implied. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have satisfied himself/herself as to the condition of the vehicle.

The car is located in San Diego, CA and is advertised for sale locally. I reserve the right to end this auction and withdraw this listing if a local buyer should purchase the car.

If necessary, shipping, will be the responsibility of the buyer.

Contact me for more details or to arrange to see it. Thank you for looking!

Bid with confidence !!!

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