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68 Karmann Ghia on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:20700 Color: Red /
 Black
Location:

Colchester, Connecticut, United States

Colchester, Connecticut, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Engine:1600cc
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1968
Interior Color: Black
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Karmann Ghia
Drive Type: 4 speed
Mileage: 20,700
Exterior Color: Red
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Completely restored from the bottom up.
Body- Floors repaired and are solid. Typical Ghia rust repaired with new panels. Rusted wheel wells repaired. New seals for doors, trunk, and trunk lid and front and rear windows. New front windshield. Chrome is fair. Just finished painting. Complete new 4 wheel brake Disc system including master cylinder and brakes lines. New gas tank and fuel lines. Added Bug Pak shifter to make gear changes smooth.
Suspension- Tires are excellent. New ball joints, tie rod ends, and steering stabilizer.
Engine - 1600 cc from early 70's. New alternator , distributor and coil. Completely rewired with factory wiring kit. Engine runs strong. Carb could use a rebuild as it has typical VW fuel drip into engine after shutting off but runs great.  New headliner.
Mileage reads 20700 but speedometer is not working , so mileage unknown but there is only a few hundred miles since complete rebiuld. Only selling as I need a larger car.


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