1974 Karman Ghia Coupe Matching Numbers Just Completed Restoration No Rust Vw on 2040-cars

1974 Karman Ghia Coupe MATCHING NUMBERS Just Completed Restoration NO RUST

This car has ZERO rust.  How can I be so certain?  Because she has just completed a complete, top to bottom, stem to stern, down to the nuts and bolts, frame-off-and-back-to-bare-metal restoration.  Every square inch of the body has been inspected.  If any rust was found, the section was replaced with steel. NOT fiberglass. Real steel, like it came from the factory. The edges are crisp and the curves are reminiscent of Marylin Monroe. Be sure to look at the picture of the bare metal nose.

The body was then prepped and painted with a two-part epoxy primer.  The base coat is Bahia Red, in accordance with the birth certificate issued from the Stiftung Automuseum in Wolfsburg, Germany.  The clear coat is of the 2K (two-component) variety; which is chemically resistant, in case anything but the finest carnauba wax ever touches the finish.

Both sides of the floor pans, as well as the wheel wells and door interior have been coated with a thin coat of truck bed liner. Afterwards, the wheel wells were painted the stock exterior color - appearing as it did when it rolled off the assembly line. Not only does this car have no rust, it will never rust again.

The engine, whose serial number (AH443720) matches the frame, per the certificate issued by the Stiftung Automuseum, has been meticulously rebuilt to stock specifications.  This includes new Mahle pistons and rings, cylinders, camshaft, lifters, heads and valves.  That's all new -- not re-man or machined.  The pistons and connecting rods have been balanced within 1 gram. This thing purrs.

All the steering and suspension components are new, as is the clutch. New brake lines, master cylinder, calipers, disks, rotors, drums and cylinders. She even has a new car smell.

The only modifications are pragmatic and reversible -- electronic ignition (dealing with points, gap, dwell and timing are are a thing of the past). Gone are the terrible little bullet fuses jammed where they cannot be seen.  The electrical system has been hand-wired with an 18 circuit ATC fuse panel that is easily accessible.  Just about every electrical component is on its own circuit.  All the lights have been replaced with SuperBrite LEDs, so the gauges and turn signals can actually be seen.

All the glass is rare, original, stock VW glass. The signal lenses are all original Hella, not reproductions. The interior upholstery is original, and in excellent condition considering its age. All the carpet has been replaced, as too the headliner and visors.

The entire restoration process has been thoroughly and meticulously documented with nearly 200 photographs, as-built measurements and checklists. In each photograph is a slate containing the date and serial numbers, so there is no doubt that it is indeed the car in question. This documentation will be provided on a CD for the buyer, as well as the certificates from the museum.

I find myself reluctantly parting with this beauty due to having an opportunity to purchase another car for my collection. Unfortunately, I find myself short on both cash and space in the garage, so something has to go.

This could be the nicest Karmann Ghia for sale on the east coast. Getting 35 miles to the gallon, this is an amazing daily driver that turns heads wherever it goes. She could also be a turnkey restoration show car.

Come look at the car, then spend the day at the beach. The car is 2.5 hours from DC, Philly and Baltimore.

SHIPPING:  This vehicle is sold as is, where is.  Although I will provide limited, reasonable assistance to help ship the car, ultimately it is the responsibility of the winning bidder to make arrangements for shipping or pick-up.

PAYMENT:  Standard $500 deposit due within 24 hours of close of auction.  Transaction to be completed within ten calendar days.  Balance shall be paid in cash or bank wire transfer unless other arrangements are agreed to before close of auction.